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Becerra Agrees to Sept. 30 Debate With Hilton

9/9/2026

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  • Xavier Becerra agreed to debate Steve Hilton on September 30.
  • The debate will air from CNN’s Burbank studio, moderated by Dana Bash and Jake Tapper.
  • Steve Hilton accused Becerra of avoiding debate invitations for weeks before the agreement.
  • California counties must mail ballots by October 5, making the September 30 debate likely the only gubernatorial debate before mail-in voting.