2026 San Francisco Gubernatorial Debate

​**THERE WILL BE NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION**

​2026 offers Californians a rare opportunity to elect a new executive. The Gubernatorial race has significant impact on San Francisco and this debate, hosted by the Black Action Alliance in partnership with KTVU FOX 2 (San Francisco) and KTTV FOX 11 (Los Angeles) presents a unique opportunity for candidates to address the Bay Area’s most pressing issues and respond with policy perspectives and strategies.

​CONFIRMED CANDIDATES:

​🟢 Antonio Villaraigosa | Mayor of Los Angeles (frmr)

​🟢 Betty Yee | Controller, State of California (frmr)

​🟢 Matt Mahan | Mayor of San Jose

​🟢 Steve Hilton | Journalist

​🟢 Tom Steyer | Entrepreneur and Philanthropist

​🟢 Tony Thurmond | Superintendent of Education, State of California

​🟢 Xavier Becerra | Attorney, US Secretary of Health and Human Services (frmr)

​More details to be shared upon registration.

​PROGRAM

​The debate will be a live-broadcast and we’ll adhere to the following schedule:

​• Doors Open - 4:00PM

​• Program Start - 5:00PM

​• Intermission - 6:15PM

​• Program End - 7:30PM

​Please arrive early to secure your seat.