Event Brief
California Gubernatorial Candidates Face Off in Debate
Filed: Feb 03, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET
Summary: Seven candidates will participate in California's first statewide debate ahead of the gubernatorial primary in June.
WHO: Seven gubernatorial candidates
WHAT: First statewide debate
WHEN: Feb 03, 2026 at 9:06 AM ET
WHERE: San Francisco, CA
WHY: To discuss their platforms ahead of the gubernatorial primary
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