California primary election 2026: Voters head to polls as closing time nears

Millions of Californians are casting ballots Tuesday in a high-stakes primary that will help shape the state's political landscape ahead of the November midterm elections.

Bass, Pratt, Raman make final case for LA Mayor
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Top polling Los Angeles mayoral candidates -- incumbent Karen Bass, former reality TV star Spencer Pratt and Los Angeles City Council Member Nithya Raman -- made their final cases on why you, the City of Los Angeles voters, should vote for them.

California governor's race now in home stretch
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California’s race for governor entered its final hours Monday as candidates made their last push before voters decide who moves on to the November general election.

California primary: LA County election officials investigate separate interference incidents

Los Angeles County election officials are investigating two separate incidents of possible election interference as voters prepare to head to the polls for Tuesday's primary election.

Possible election interference in LA County
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Los Angeles County election officials are investigating two separate incidents of possible election interference as voters prepare to head to the polls for Tuesday's primary election.

Los Angeles mayoral candidates make final push
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The countdown is on for the Tuesday, June 2 California primary as the Los Angeles Mayor's seat is up for grabs.

What to expect for California's June 2 primary
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FOX 11 was joined by POLITICO's Melanie Mason as she shares what to expect in the June 2 primary, which includes the California gubernatorial race and the race for Los Angeles Mayor.

You Decide 2026: LA City Council District 11 race heads to June 2 primary

Incumbent Traci Park and challenger Faizah Malik are making their case to voters as the District 11 race approaches the June 2 primary.

LA City Council District 11 race between Traci Park & Faizah Malik
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Incumbent Traci Park and challenger Faizah Malik are making their case to voters as the District 11 race approaches the June 2 primary.

USPS proposes requiring states to identify and list mail voters

The USPS has proposed new rules that detail how the Trump administration intends to carry out its contested mail ballot executive order.

UC Berkeley poll: Becerra leads, Hilton 2nd, Steyer 3rd

With just days left for California voters to cast their ballots in the primary election, a newly released poll offers a fresh glimpse into the race for the state's next governor. The June 2 election will not only decide a number of local races and measures, but will also determine which top two candidates advance to the general election in November.

Bass, Pratt and Raman in tight race
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The LA Times revealed a tight race between the Karen Bass, Spencer Pratt and Nithya Raman in the Los Angeles mayoral race. 

Sheriff Bianco makes final push for governor
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Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco is making his final push for California governor in the days ahead of the June primary. 

Newsom endorses Bass for re-election
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Gov. Gavin Newsom has endorsed Karen Bass for re-election in the right race for LA mayor. 

2026 LA mayor's race: Newsom endorses Bass for re-election

California Gov. Gavin Newsom endorsed incumbent Karen Bass as she navigates a highly competitive reelection campaign for mayor of Los Angeles.

Poll: Becerra, Hilton lead ahead in California governor's race

According to the latest Public Policy Institute of California poll, it appears to be a tight race between Democratic front-runner Xavier Becerra and Republican Steven Hilton.

Orange County vows election transparency
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Orange County election officials say multiple safeguards are in place to ensure the June 2 primary is safe and secure.

Efforts underway to get rid of California's top-2 primary system

California’s top-two “jungle" primary system is facing renewed criticism more than a decade after voters approved it.