Democrats lay into each other in California debate as Indiana and Ohio hold primaries

Seven candidates are participating in CNN’s California gubernatorial primary debate. We’ll also be covering election results from Indiana and Ohio. Follow for live updates.

Where to Watch California Governor Primary Debate 2026 CNN Stream Free

Ahead of the June 2 primary, seven of the top candidates are confirmed for a two-hour televised debate.

Here are the candidates who have qualified for CNN’s California governor’s debate

Republicans Chad Bianco and Steve Hilton, along with Democrats Xavier Becerra, Matt Mahan, Katie Porter, Tom Steyer and ...
Opinion

California governor candidates spar over housing, immigration, Trump in high-stakes debate

Follow live updates, analysis, and highlights from CNN's 2026 debate between California governor candidates. See how candidates, including Xavier Becerra, Steve Hilton and Tom Steyer, take on the ...

California gubernatorial debate tonight: Candidates, what’s at stake, and how to stream the event live

Seven candidates will try to convince voters that they’re ready to govern the world’s 4th-largest economy. Here’s what to know and how you can catch it. Most people think of California as the home of ...

Here’s how to watch tonight’s governor’s debate

As ballots start arriving in mailboxes this week, seven of the leading candidates for California governor will take to the stage for back-to-back debates this week, with the first one occurring ...
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Katie Porter makes shocking admission during CNN live debate

Katie Porter said 'Donald Trump sucks' during a CNN debate, delivering one of the sharpest attacks while discussing immigration and California policy.