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

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

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

The University of Southern California canceled a gubernatorial debate planned for Tuesday after candidates of color who would ...

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

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

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

USC canceled the California gubernatorial debate after Xavier Becerra alleged election rigging, claiming candidates of color ...

USC abruptly canceled its planned gubernatorial debate that was set for Tuesday night after the college was criticized for ...

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

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

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