The governors of two of the largest states in the United States are set to debate tonight on Fox, hosted by Sean Hannity.

California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom and Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis are meeting in a nationally televised event on Thursday night that will feature two young, high-profile leaders with presidential aspirations who may have to wait for future cycles to realize them.

California Governor Gavin Newsom will be taking center stage in the national spotlight once again when he takes on Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in a made-for-TV debate.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will face off in a debate Thursday at 6 p.m. Pacific on Fox News Channel.

Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) and Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) will face off on Thursday in what will be a headline-grabbing debate, putting their respective states’ policy differences and leadership styles in the spotlight.

Your guide to understanding Newsom and DeSantis ahead of their Thursday debate — and how they are shaping life in California and Florida.

Ron DeSantis will debate California Gov. Gavin Newsom Thursday night in a red state vs. blue state showdown long in the making. Why it matters: DeSantis, a Republican, is running for president but has struggled to separate himself in the GOP primary field as the top challenger to former President Trump.