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Choose Children 2026 Gubernatorial Candidate Conversations
Learn about the candidates’ vision for putting young children and their families first in California. These moderated one-on-one conversations feature gubernatorial candidates, followed by time for questions from the audience. The conversations focus on hearing from candidates about their vision and policy around child care, early learning, family economic stability, maternal health and more.
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Betty Yee
Former California State Controller
Tony Thurmond
California State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Chad Bianco
Riverside County Sheriff
Xavier Becerra
Former United States Secretary of Health and Human Services

Bay Area
Date: March 10, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:45 PM
Location: EPACenter
Featured Candidates:
Betty Yee, Former California State Controller
Tony Thurmond, California State Superintendent of Public Instruction

Los Angeles
Date: March 17, 2026
Time: 10:15 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: California Community Foundation (CCF)
Featured Candidates:
Chad Bianco, Riverside County Sheriff

San Diego
Date: March 20, 2026
Time: 9:15 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Barrio Station
Featured Candidates:
Xavier Becerra, former United States Secretary of Health and Human Services