California's woes at the center of debate among leading candidates for governor
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Candidates in California's gubernatorial race look on during a debate Wednesday, April 22, 2026, in San Francisco. (Jason Henry/Pool Photo via AP)California's gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer speaks after a debate, Wednesday, April 22, 2026, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vsquez)California's gubernatorial candidate Chad Bianco speaks after a debate, Wednesday, April 22, 2026, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vsquez)California's gubernatorial candidate Matt Mahan speaks after a debate, Wednesday, April 22, 2026, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vsquez)Tom Steyer, center left, and Katie Porter, candidates in California's gubernatorial race, shake hands during a debate Wednesday, April 22, 2026, in San Francisco. (Jason Henry/Pool Photo via AP)Xavier Becerra, a candidate in California's gubernatorial race, speaks during a debate Wednesday, April 22, 2026, in San Francisco. (Jason Henry/Pool Photo via AP)California's gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton speaks after a debate, Wednesday, April 22, 2026, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vsquez)
Candidates in California's gubernatorial race look on during a debate Wednesday, April 22, 2026, in San Francisco. (Jason Henry/Pool Photo via AP)