The University of Southern California has canceled a gubernatorial debate scheduled for Tuesday after candidates of color were excluded and accused the university of discrimination.

The debate would have featured six candidates, all white. The inclusion of a low-polling mayor drew scrutiny in particular.

The university said it recognized 'concerns about the selection criteria' had created 'significant distraction from the ...

(KRON/NEXSTAR) — On April 22, FOX40 and our parent company Nexstar will host a California gubernatorial debate airing across ...

USC canceled a California governor debate after backlash over criteria that excluded candidates of color in the crowded 2026 ...

The six candidates in the crowded field of gubernatorial candidates who met the polling and fundraising qualifications for ...

Steve Hilton, the leading candidate for governor despite his status as an unapologetic Republican in blue California, called ...

The debate comes less than three months from the primary election. It's already making headlines due to an accusation it excluded candidates of color.

USC stands by the criteria used to determine which candidates were invited, but acknowledges there is now ‘a significant ...

Only six of the ten leading candidates for California governor will take the stage Tuesday night for the next televised ...

The fallout over the debate comes as a clear front-runner has yet to emerge to replace California Governor Gavin Newsom.

Two Republicans and four Democrats, all white, had been set to participate in the debate, which left out four candidates of ...