California voters went to the polls on Tuesday, June 2, in one of the most closely watched primaries of 2026, with important races for governor, mayor of Los Angeles, attorney general and seats in Congress. While ballots are still being counted statewide, several high-profile races are still undecided under California’s top-two primary system.
Mail voting remains widespread in California, meaning final results could take days or even weeks to finalize.
Get updates on the 2026 California primary election results below.
Who won the California gubernatorial primary?
California’s gubernatorial race is still too close to call as election officials tabulate ballots across the state. According cnnLive election results, former US Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra and Republican commentator Steve Hilton They were the main candidates in the first statements. Democrat billionaire Tom Steyer was trailing the top two candidates as vote counting continued.
At the time of publication, Hilton leads with 27.8 percent and Becerra up to 25.4 percent.
with the governor Gavin NewsomAt the end of the term, the race for open seats attracted a group of candidates from both political parties. Early results suggest Becerra and Hilton are in the strongest position to advance to the November general election.
The gubernatorial race has been marked by concerns about housing affordability, homelessness and public safety.
Who won the primary for mayor of Los Angeles?
Current mayor of Los Angeles Karen Bass has secured a spot in the November runoff elections, according to multiple reports. Early results showed Bass leading the field with about a third of the vote.
Meanwhile, reality TV personality Spencer Pratt He appeared to be on track for second place in the runoff, but ballots are still being counted.
As Bass seeks a second term in Los Angeles, Pratt has moved forward with his story of losing his home to the Palisades Fire last year.
California House District Primary Election Results
Among notable races, State Senator Scott Wiener was leading the House race to succeed the outgoing Representative Nancy Pelosi in San Francisco, while a series of newly redrawn congressional districts produced competitive primary battles across the state.
California’s recently adopted congressional map has heightened interest in several districts that could help determine the balance of power in Washington. Political analysts are closely watching a handful of competitive races in which the top-two primary system could produce unexpected showdowns in November.
California Attorney General Primary Results
The race for California attorney general is also developing as votes are counted. Acting Attorney General Rob Bonta seeks another mandate. Republican michael doors and other candidates also competed for a place in the November elections.
Election officials are still processing mail-in votes and provisional ballots that could affect the final ranking.
