- Several gubernatorial candidates, including Gavin Newsom and Tom Steyer, debated for the governorship of California.
- A funded committee opposed Tom Steyer's candidacy while contributing to pro-Xavier Becerra PAC efforts.
Two candidates, including Tom Steyer, are facing a state investigation into payments received, including $400,000 used for campaign promotion and online communications.
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Updated May 27
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Two candidates, including Tom Steyer, are facing a state investigation into payments received, including $400,000 used for campaign promotion and online communications.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Tom Steyer's campaign is under scrutiny regarding payments made to influencers and the use of stealth advertising in the state.Sub-event
Candidates face state investigation into $400k payments for campaign promotion.1 source
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Tom Steyer
American businessman, politician, and environmentalist (born 1957)
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Xavier Becerra
25th United States Secretary of Health and Human Services
- In a political development, Steve Hilton has advanced in a general election against Xavier Becerra, campaigning on tax and regulation cuts while seeking to govern California.
- Xavier Becerra and Karen Bass are running for Governor of California, while Nithya Raman, Xavier Becerra, and others are involved in the Los Angeles mayoral race. Steve Hilton advised David Cameron.