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Leading California governor candidates spar in debate as topsy-turvy race heats up
Six candidates clashed over homelessness and cost of living crisis in first debate since Eric Swalwell’s exit – with a clear frontrunner still to emerge
Six candidates vying to become the next governor of California sparred on Wednesday in the first debate since the already topsy-turvy race was plunged into upheaval by the sudden collapse of former congressman Eric Swalwell’s campaign after sexual assault and misconduct allegations.
With a clear frontrunner still yet to emerge, the unusually wide-open race to replace the outgoing governor, Gavin Newsom, in the heavily Democratic state has left nearly a quarter of voters undecided ahead of the 2 June primary.
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Lauren Gambino in Los Angeles · Wed, Apr 22, 2026, 10:44 PM
California | The Guardian
Six candidates clashed over homelessness and cost of living crisis in first debate since Eric Swalwell’s exit – with a clear frontrunner still to emerge
Six candidates vying to become the next governor of California sparred on Wednesday in the first debate since the already topsy-turvy race was plunged into upheaval by the sudden collapse of former congressman Eric Swalwell’s campaign after sexual assault and misconduct allegations.
With a clear frontrunner still yet to emerge, the unusually wide-open race to replace the outgoing governor, Gavin Newsom, in the heavily Democratic state has left nearly a quarter of voters undecided ahead of the 2 June primary.
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