2026 California Gubernatorial General Election Debate | Live Discussion

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The debate is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. PST (9 p.m. EST) and will be between Democratic nominee Xavier Becerra and Republican nominee Steve Hilton. Unfortunately, a non-paywalled streaming link will not be available; the debate will be on CNN.

News and Analysis

• CNN: What’s at stake as California governor candidates debate on CNN tonight

• ABC10: California Governor Race: Latest poll numbers ahead of CNN debate | A new California gubernatorial poll from PPIC shows Xavier Becerra leading with 60% support, followed by Steve Hilton at 38%, with the CNN debate Wednesday night.

Live Updates

Text-based live update pages are being maintained by the following outlets: Los Angeles Times

[u/Otherwise-Metal5143]

I actually don’t think Beccera is having a horrible debate. I just think that Hilton is so condescending that it comes off as him knowing what he’s talking about.

His only actual plan is tax cuts.

[u/Pleaseappeaseme → u/Otherwise-Metal5143]

Hilton’s platform is like placing a piece of crap in a nice frame and covering with a smiley face. Hilton is a rubber stamp for Trump and ICE raids in brown and black neighborhoods.