California primary results for key races including governor, LA mayor
Summary
California held its 2026 primary elections on June 2 using a top-two system where the two candidates with the most votes move to the November general election. Key races included the governor’s race, the Los Angeles mayoral race, and several congressional contests shaped by a new redistricting law called Proposition 50.Key Facts
- California uses a top-two primary system that advances the top two vote-getters to the general election, regardless of political party.
- The main governor’s race features former Fox News host Steve Hilton, ex-Health Secretary Xavier Becerra, and billionaire Tom Steyer as leading candidates.
- Incumbent Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is set to advance to the November election amid criticism over her handling of a major fire.
- LA mayoral challengers include Spencer Pratt, a reality TV star who lost his home in the fire, and city council member Nithya Raman.
- Proposition 50, passed by California voters, reshaped several U.S. House districts to favor Democrats ahead of the 2026 midterms.
- In the race to replace former Speaker Nancy Pelosi in the 11th District, two Democrats—Scott Wiener and Connie Chan—are projected to advance.
- Independent Rep. Kevin Kiley, who switched from Republican to no party preference, is leading the primary in the 6th Congressional District.
- Kiley aims to be the first independent elected to Congress in California and focuses on lowering costs and improving public safety.
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