Live updates: Mail-in ballots continue to process to finalize governor, LA mayor race

Mail-in ballots are being processed to determine outcomes for the California governor and Los Angeles mayor races. Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton lead the governor's race, while Spencer Pratt and Nithya Raman are likely contenders to face incumbent mayor Karen Bass in November. Los Angeles County processed 77,000 ballots with 23% voter turnout reported for the 2026 primary.