Four candidates for governor participated in the Freedom Caucus debate. AG Gentner Drummond abstained, but his absence became a talking point.

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The six candidates in the crowded field of gubernatorial candidates who met the polling and fundraising qualifications for the event, initially scheduled for Tuesday, are white.

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

See our live coverage of the Republican debate, which includes up-to-the-minute updates on what the candidates said and our reporters' analysis on what happens next.

High school students compete in the Congressional Debate at the National Speech and Debate Tournament in Des Moines, Iowa, in June. Credit: Meenakshi Van Zee for The Hechinger Report The Hechinger Report covers one topic: education. Sign up for our ...

The debate will give 'voters a critical opportunity to hear directly from candidates seeking to lead the most populous state in the nation,' CNN said.

Fox Business hosts Stuart Varney & Dana Perino moderate the second GOP debate at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California. Watch the full Republican debate on FoxNews.com as the primary candidates face off.