Live Results: California midterm primaries
Summary
California held primary elections to choose two candidates for governor and nominees for the U.S. House using a new voting map approved by voters. The primary also included many state and local races, such as the Los Angeles mayor’s race, where the current mayor faces many challengers.Key Facts
- There were 61 candidates competing for California governor in the primary.
- California uses a top-two primary system where all candidates run together, regardless of party.
- Voters approved a new district map for U.S. House elections in a 2025 ballot measure.
- The current Democratic governor, Gavin Newsom, is term-limited and cannot run again.
- Democrats in the governor’s race risk splitting their vote, which could allow two Republicans to advance to the general election.
- The Los Angeles mayoral race includes more than a dozen challengers challenging the Democratic incumbent mayor.
- A former reality TV personality is running for Los Angeles mayor and has drawn attention from President Donald Trump, who is also known for his reality TV background.
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