A nonpartisan event in Sacramento on Monday played host to many of the candidates vying to be the next governor of California.

The Educational Gubernatorial Forum happened at Sacramento State University. It was hosted by the university and the Asian Pacific American Public Affairs organization.

Organizers say major candidates from both the Democratic and Republican parties were in attendance.

Democrats Xavier Becerra, Katie Porter, Tony Thurmond, Antonio Villaraigosa, and Betty Yee, along with Republicans Steve Hilton and Leo Zacky spoke at the event.

Each candidate took center stage, delivering their platforms for gubernatorial policy to voters, including students in the crowd concerned for their future.

"Will I be able to survive?" Sac State graduate student Xitlali Curincita said.

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