Top takeaways from final governor's debate: Knives out for Becerra

PoliticsPublished: 21/5/2026
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Top takeaways from final governor's debate: Knives out for Becerra

Candidates running to replace termed-out Gov. Gavin Newsom repeatedly attacked surging Democrat Xavier Becerra during a testy debate in a remarkably unsettled contest less than three weeks before the June 2 primary.

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