# California governor debate highlights data centers, border security and more

https://mins.news/en/video/81421

- CNN, 2026-10-01 02:44 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mXsLTJK_2k

> Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton faced off in a tense debate as they compete to succeed California Gov. Gavin Newsom. They clashed over issues including limits on new AI data centers, fewer undocumented migrants crossing the border and keeping film and television production in California.

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