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Five Democrats seeking to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom largely agreed on the issues.

Candidates split on Proposition 36, the anti-crime ballot measure that imposed stricter penalties for repeat theft and fentanyl offenses.

In a darkened airport hotel ballroom room, a bevy of California Democrats sought to distinguish themselves from the crowded field running for governor in 2026.

It was not an easy task, given that the lineup of current and former elected officials sharing the stage at the Sunday morning forum agreed on almost all the issues, with any differences largely playing out in the margins.

They pledged to take on President Trump, make the state more affordable, safeguard im

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