Event Brief
Porter and Swalwell Skip SF Gubernatorial Debate
Filed: Feb 03, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET
Summary: Two prominent candidates miss the first gubernatorial debate in SF, leaving seven others to compete for attention.
WHO: ['Katie Porter', 'Eric Swalwell', 'seven other candidates']
WHAT: Gubernatorial debate
WHEN: Feb 03, 2026 at 3:01 PM ET
WHERE: San Francisco, CA
WHY: Porter and Swalwell's absence raises questions about their campaign strategies.
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