The debate would have featured six candidates, all white. The inclusion of a low-polling mayor drew scrutiny in particular.
The fallout over the debate comes as a clear front runner is yet to emerge to replace California Governor Gavin Newsom.
Democrat candidates for California governor are irate over a last-minute decision to ax a scheduled debate — over claims of ...
USC abruptly canceled its planned gubernatorial debate that was set for Tuesday night after the college was criticized for all six candidates being White. The post California University Cancels ...
The University of Southern California canceled a gubernatorial debate planned for Tuesday after candidates of color who would ...
A proposed forum cobbled together after USC canceled its gubernatorial debate fell apart as candidates of color excluded from ...