California Gubernatorial Debate Held in San Francisco

Seven candidates faced off on key issues in the race for California governor.

Feb. 4, 2026 at 8:07pm by Ben Kaplan

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A gubernatorial debate featuring seven candidates running for California governor was held in San Francisco. The debate, a partnership between KTVU and the Black Action Alliance, focused on the important issues facing the state.

Why it matters

The California gubernatorial race is a high-profile election that will have significant implications for the state's policies and direction. This debate provided an opportunity for voters to hear directly from the candidates on their platforms and visions for California.

The details

The debate featured seven candidates vying for the California governorship. It was held in San Francisco and was a joint production between local news station KTVU and the Black Action Alliance advocacy group.

  • The debate took place on February 5, 2026.

The players

KTVU

A local television news station in the San Francisco Bay Area that co-hosted the gubernatorial debate.

Black Action Alliance

An advocacy group that co-hosted the gubernatorial debate with a focus on issues important to the Black community in California.

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The takeaway

This debate provided California voters with an important opportunity to hear directly from the candidates vying to lead the state and to understand their positions on the key issues facing the state.