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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.

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

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

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

Bay Area

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