USC stands by the criteria used to determine which candidates were invited, but acknowledges there is now ‘a significant ...

The university said it recognized 'concerns about the selection criteria' had created 'significant distraction from the ...

The University of Southern California has canceled a gubernatorial debate scheduled for Tuesday after candidates of color ...

The debate would have featured six candidates, all white. The inclusion of a low-polling mayor drew scrutiny in particular.

USC canceled a California governor debate after backlash over criteria that excluded candidates of color in the crowded 2026 ...

Democrat candidates for California governor are irate over a last-minute decision to ax a scheduled debate — over claims of ...

A proposed forum cobbled together after USC canceled its gubernatorial debate fell apart as candidates of color excluded from ...

USC canceled its planned Tuesday gubernatorial debate, a stunning about-face that came after days of fiery criticism about ...

The university has categorically denied allegations that it used a biased methodology to decide who would be in the debate.

The University of Southern California (USC) canceled its planned gubernatorial debate Monday night — less than 24 hours ...

The University of Southern California canceled its gubernatorial debate on Tuesday night less than 24 hours before six ...

The six candidates in the crowded field of gubernatorial candidates who met the polling and fundraising qualifications for ...