Seven of the 11 main candidates for California governor will face off for a debate this night in San Francisco earlier than a stay viewers that will probably be televised within the state’s two largest media markets, the Bay Space and Los Angeles.
Right here’s what you’ll want to know:
When and the place is the controversy?
The talk is from 5:30 to eight p.m. Pacific time Feb. 3 on the Ruth Williams Bay View Opera Home in San Francisco.
Who’s within the debate?
Confirmed candidates collaborating within the debate are
- Matt Mahan, Democrat, San Jose mayor
- Tom Steyer, Democrat, investor and environmental advocate
- Antonio Villaraigosa, Democrat, former Los Angeles mayor
- Steve Hilton, Republican, political advisor and commentator
- Tony Thurmond, California state superintendent of public instruction
- Xavier Becerra, former U.S. Secretary of Well being and Human Providers and California Lawyer Normal
- Betty Yee, former California state controller
Who’s not collaborating?
- Eric Swalwell, Democrat and U.S. Home Consultant for California’s District 14 within the East Bay, had been anticipated to take part as lately as final weekend. Debate organizers mentioned he had a scheduling battle.
- Katie Porter, Democrat and former U.S. Home Consultant from Irvine who misplaced a 2024 bid for U.S. Senate to fellow Democrat Adam Schiff. Organizers mentioned she had a scheduling battle.
- Chad Bianco, Republican and Riverside County Sheriff. Organizers mentioned he had a scheduling battle.
- Ian Calderon, Democrat and former state Meeting member from San Gabriel Valley.
Who’s internet hosting the controversy?
Bay Space tv station KTVU FOX 2 will host the controversy in partnership with KTTV FOX 11 tv and the Black Motion Alliance, an Oakland-based nonprofit that claims it advocates for “social justice, equality, and concrete outcomes that enhance the standard of life for the Black neighborhood.” Its interim chief govt officer is former Oakland Metropolis Council member and mayoral candidate Loren Taylor, a biomedical engineer.
In line with KTVU, the controversy will probably be aired throughout the San Francisco Bay Space and Los Angeles, California’s two largest media markets. KTVU FOX 2 political reporter Greg Lee, anchor Andre Senior and KTTV FOX 11’s Marla Tellez will average the controversy.
Different co-hosts embody the the Black Freedom Fund, Black Management Council, Black Ladies Organized for Political Motion, CalVoices, and the California African American Chamber of Commerce.
Easy methods to watch?
KTVU FOX 2 in San Francisco and KTTV FOX 11 in Los Angeles will air the controversy stay. It additionally will probably be streaming on the FOX LOCAL streaming app.
When is the election?
The California main election is June 2, and voting by mail will start in Might. The 2 candidates who obtain essentially the most votes within the main will advance to the final election Nov. 3, no matter social gathering affiliation. Which means the ultimate contest may very well be between two Democrats, two Republicans, a Democrat and Republican or another mixture.

