The university defended the selection process but said concerns created a "significant distraction from the issues." ...

The Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate debate scheduled for Wednesday evening has been cancelled after Judge Chris Taylor was ...

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

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

Steve Hilton, the leading candidate for governor despite his status as an unapologetic Republican in blue California, called ...

Top California Democrats pressed USC after its debate criteria produced an all-White lineup and left minority Democrats ...

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

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

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.

Wikipedia has banned one type of content following a "heated debate" about it.

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