Becerra, Hilton to debate in governor's race days before voters receive mail-in ballots

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Set us as preferred Days before California voters receive their mail-in ballots, gubernatorial candidates Xavier Becerra, a Democrat, and Steve Hilton, a Republican, will debate in a nationally televised face-off.On Sept.30 at CNN’s Burbank studio, the two candidates hoping to succeed termed-out Gov.

Gavin Newson are expected to spar over sharply divergent visions for the future of the state.California’s next leader is expected to face pressing fiscal issues, as well as continued battle with the Trump administration.Given California’s deep Democratic tilt, there was a question whether the two men would debate.On Aug.

19, Becerra promised multiple debates with Hilton ahead of the general election.“We will have debates, and between now and Nov.

3, we will continue to go out there and meet with folks to make sure they have an opportunity to see the candidates,” Becerra told reporters after greeting business owners, community leaders and voters in a walking tour of Little Tokyo in downtown Los Angeles.“Voters need to have good information.

We’ll make sure they have it, and there will be debates.”The following day, Hilton said he was skeptical of Becerra’s promise.“I don’t believe him unless he commits to an actual debate.Invitations are on the table for dates and places,” Hilton said.

“Why can’t he just accept them? I think he’s lying.I don’t think he wants to do debates because he doesn’t want to debate his record.” California Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton are competing in the race for California governor.

Here’s what you need to know about the candidates.September’s hour-long debate, taking place shortly before county elections officials begin mailing ballots to all the state’s registered voters, will be moderated by the cable network’s anchors Dana Bash and ...