California Governor Debate: Top Contenders Clash

0:00It's April 22nd. You're listening to Entertainment and celebrity news today, AI-powered entertainment coverage. California's governor race heats up tonight with the first big debate since frontrunner Eric Swalwell dropped out. Six candidates, four Democrats, and two Republicans hit the stage at 7 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time. It's a jungle primary, so the top two finishers on June 2nd, advance to November. No matter their party. This debate airs on next-star stations across six major markets, reaching more folks than the last one back in February. A recent poll shows Republican Steve Hilton leading at 17 percent, tied with Riverside share of Chad Bianco at 14 percent for second. 23 percent of voters remain undecided. Swalwell's exit after sexual assault claims opened the field for Democrats like billionaire Tom Steyer at 14 percent. Xavier Basera and Katie. Order both at 10 percent and San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan at 5 percent.

1:00His supporters are now up for grabs in this blue-state showdown. Another survey puts Basera ahead, overall at 23 percent to Hilton's 20. Expect fireworks between the Republicans who might need each other to advance, but don't get along. Democrats will push to consolidate their base. Voters are tuned in more than ever, craving the space-offs to sort the pack. This could shake up the race big time before primary day.