Live updates: Governor, LA mayor races highlight 2026 California primary election

California's 2026 primary election includes key races for governor with Xavier Becerra, Tom Steyer, and Steve Hilton, and a three-way contest for Los Angeles mayor between Karen Bass, Nithya Raman, and Spencer Pratt. Other state, county, and local offices such as treasurer, controller, and sheriff are on the ballot, with top candidates advancing to a November runoff.