California governor race: 6 candidates try to distinguish themselves

Six candidates for California governor debated in San Francisco, highlighting their differences on issues like affordable housing, gasoline taxes, and homelessness. The top two candidates will face off in the November general election.
Six candidates, four Democrats and two Republicans, debated in San Francisco for the California governor's race. The candidates discussed key issues such as affordable housing, gasoline taxes, and homelessness. Democrats criticized Republican President Donald Trump's policies, while Republicans blamed Democrats for the state's problems. The candidates also discussed suspending the gasoline tax, with some supporting it and others opposing it. The top two vote-getters in the June 2 primary will face off in the November 3 general election. The candidates also addressed homelessness, with some grading incumbent Gov. Gavin Newsom's efforts and others proposing solutions.
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