governor and the 2026 primary races

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Californians finish voting today in the primary election that will determine who will appear on the ballot in November to succeed Gavin Newsom as governor after his two terms at the helm of the state.

Voters are also choosing candidates in the U.S. House of Representatives elections, which will help determine which party will control Congress for the final two years of President Trump’s term.

The bulletin includes a list of other government offices: lieutenant governor , secretary of state , fiscal general , intervening party , treasurer , superintendent of public instruction , insurance commissioner and members of Leveling board as well as candidates for the assembly Mr the senate from California.

Recent polls in the governor’s race show Democrats Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer in a tight race with Republican Steve Hilton. The two candidates with the most votes, regardless of party, will advance to the November election.

In close races, it can take days, even weeks, for winners to be announced. Ballots postmarked today can arrive by June 9 and be counted. The Secretary of State has until July 10 to confirm the results.

As the votes are counted, we will inform you of news all key competitions plus continuously updated results below.

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