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WATCH:  Primary showdowns in California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, South Dakota

WATCH: Primary showdowns in California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, South Dakota

Summary

Several U.S. states, including California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, and South Dakota, held primary elections to choose candidates for upcoming political positions. In California, voters will decide who will replace Governor Gavin Newsom, while Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass faces challenges.

Key Facts

  • Primary elections took place on June 2, 2026, in multiple states.
  • California voters will pick the next governor after Gavin Newsom.
  • Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is competing against challengers in her re-election bid.
  • Other states involved in the primaries include Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, and South Dakota.
  • These primaries are important steps toward the November general elections.
  • The election results will determine party candidates for key state and local offices.
  • Voter participation in primaries helps shape political leadership at state and local levels.
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