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California Gubernatorial Debate Set Amid Candidate Exits

4/14/2026

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Three Paramount-owned California TV stations will host a gubernatorial debate on April 28 at Pomona College.
The debate participants will be selected by polling thresholds and moderated by local journalists.
Rep. Eric Swalwell has exited the race amid allegations of inappropriate conduct, opening qualifications for the April 22 Inside California Politics debate.
Nexstar Media Group will conduct a statewide poll to finalize the debate stage, with results by week’s end.

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Three Paramount-owned California TV stations will host a gubernatorial debate on April 28 at Pomona College.
The debate participants will be selected by polling thresholds and moderated by local journalists.
Rep. Eric Swalwell has exited the race amid allegations of inappropriate conduct, opening qualifications for the April 22 Inside California Politics debate.
Nexstar Media Group will conduct a statewide poll to finalize the debate stage, with results by week’s end.