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2026 Gubernatorial Debate: Key Issues, Major Candidates

3/14/2026

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On March 24, 2026 at 5 p.m., ABC7 Los Angeles and the USC Dornsife Center for the Political Future will co-host a gubernatorial debate titled "Your Voice, Your Vote: Race for Governor 2026."
The candidates are Chad Bianco (R), Steve Hilton (R), Matt Mahan (D), Katie Porter (D), Tom Steyer (D), and Eric Swalwell (D).
Marc Brown will moderate the debate.
The event will address housing and public safety as voters prepare for the June 2, 2026 primary.
The debate will be broadcast live on ABC7 and Univision 34.

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On March 24, 2026 at 5 p.m., ABC7 Los Angeles and the USC Dornsife Center for the Political Future will co-host a gubernatorial debate titled "Your Voice, Your Vote: Race for Governor 2026."
The candidates are Chad Bianco (R), Steve Hilton (R), Matt Mahan (D), Katie Porter (D), Tom Steyer (D), and Eric Swalwell (D).
Marc Brown will moderate the debate.
The event will address housing and public safety as voters prepare for the June 2, 2026 primary.
The debate will be broadcast live on ABC7 and Univision 34.