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Candidates Clash in Last Televised Debate Before California Primary
Seven candidates competing to be the next governor of California traded barbs during the last televised face-off before the primary in June.
“The first thing we need to do is support down payment assistance.” “I believe in zoning densely near public transportation.” “We do the voters a disservice —” “I agree —” “— when we attack like that.” “California is the richest state in the richest country in the world.” “You are the richest person on this stage — We ought to enforce the existing sanctuary laws everywhere. So we don’t have crazy cowboys taking the law into their own hands.” “Tell that to a crazy mother who lost her child.” “Sir, I don’t need any lectures from you about being a mother.” “Of — you might.”
Seven candidates competing to be the next governor of California traded barbs during the last televised face-off before the primary in June.
By Shawn Paik and Monika Cvorak
May 7, 2026
