Legislative leaders say voters should boycott USC governor debate if other candidates aren't included
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Trump endorses Steve Hilton for California governor
The president’s backing could consolidate the GOP base and undercut a strategy to keep Democrats out of the runoff.
Trump backs Steve Hilton as two Republicans lead California primary
The June 2 top‑two primary now carries real risk of an all‑Republican November ballot in deep‑blue California if Democrats don’t consolidate. Trump’s endorsement could help Hilton consolidate GOP support and reshape who advances — raising stakes for turnout, redistricting fights and control of downstream races.
Trump endorses Steve Hilton for California governor
The president’s backing could consolidate the GOP base and undercut a strategy to keep Democrats out of the runoff.
Swalwell surges in CA governor’s race as attacks intensify
Eric Swalwell leads a crowded Democratic field with 17% support, drawing coordinated pushback from rivals and a residency challenge from Tom Steyer.
Steyer’s $38 million blitz shakes up early terrain in California governor’s race
The billionaire’s self-funded surge, including a fresh $9.3 million infusion, is testing whether saturation spending can define a wide-open contest with no clear frontrunner.
Steyer pours $9.3 million more into California governor’s race, widening cash edge over field
Researcher says his $38 million tops combined haul of several rivals; GOP strategist predicts a $200–$300 million effort in a state where retail politicking is limited.
USC cancels California governor debate after exclusion controversy
The University of Southern California and KABC-TV pulled a scheduled debate after selection criteria excluded four established Democratic candidates of color, prompting calls from legislative leaders and a threatened voter boycott. The move lands about 10 weeks before the June 2 primary and complicates a crowded field in which two Republicans currently top a recent Democratic Party poll.
Two Republicans Lead California Governor's Race in Unthinkable Poll
California's top-two primary system could force a November showdown between two GOP candidates if Democrats fail to consolidate. With the party's vote split among eight contenders, a Republican victory would shatter a 18-year streak of Democratic control and threaten the state's legislative supermajority.
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