California Gubernatorial Race Series: Interview with Tom Steyer

Briefings

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Livestream | Tuesday, May 26, 2026 | 11am PST

Overview

Attention California Community Media Reporters

Your Chance to Interview California’s Leading Gubernatorial Candidates

This session offers reporters a direct opportunity to question a gubernatorial candidate on key statewide issues. 

Moderated by ACoM Associate Editor Pilar Marrero, each candidate will respond to questions on three core topics: Immigration, Health Care, and Affordability, followed by live Q&A with participating reporters on any topic of interest to their communities. 

Please send your questions in advance to Pilar Marrero at pmarrero@americancommunitymedia.org or submit them via chat during the session.

We will be hosting additional interviews with other candidates over the coming weeks.

Election Day is June 2, 2026.

Guest Speakers

  • Tom Steyer, Businessman, Climate Activist, Philanthropist, and Democratic Candidate for Governor of California

Presented by ACoM