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Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Robert Draper lost his reelection bid to deputy district attorney Tal Khan Valbuena. Draper faces allegations of ethics violations, while Valbuena leads with over 50% of votes cast. The California Commission on Judicial Performance has not yet decided on the allegations against Draper.

California election officials are sending letters to voters to verify signatures on mail-in ballots as part of a normal 'ballot curing' process. Receiving a letter does not mean the ballot is rejected but allows voters to fix discrepancies by providing a signature and address by June 24. The process ensures only registered voters cast ballots and protects vote privacy.

Federal officials are investigating multiple claims of election fraud during California's primary election as millions of ballots remain uncounted. Over 5 million ballots have been tallied, with approximately 3.5 million still to be processed, according to state election officials.

Spencer Pratt's lead over Nithya Raman in the Los Angeles mayoral race narrowed as Raman gained over 10,000 votes in the latest count. Republican Steve Hilton maintained a lead in the California governor's race over Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer. The elections follow devastating wildfires and are framed as a test for progressive leadership.

Spencer Pratt's lead over Nithya Raman in the Los Angeles mayoral race narrowed in the latest vote count, while Steve Hilton maintained his lead in the California gubernatorial race. Karen Bass secured enough votes to advance to the November general election.

The primary election for Los Angeles mayor remains too close to call, with Nithya Raman gaining ground on Spencer Pratt as both vie for the November runoff against Karen Bass. Vote counting continues, with final results delayed due to outstanding ballots, and California Secretary of State Shirley Weber emphasizes accuracy in the process.

California Secretary of State Shirley Weber urged patience as vote counts in Southern California primary elections may change for weeks due to outstanding ballots. President Donald Trump alleged election cheating, while officials emphasized legal deadlines and accuracy in processing ballots.

California voters are casting ballots in a primary election for governor and other state offices, with polls open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voters in line by 8 p.m. may still vote, and those who missed registration deadlines can use Same Day or Conditional voter registration at polling locations. Mailed ballots must be postmarked by June 2 and received within seven days of the election.

Nearly 1 million votes remain uncounted in Los Angeles and Orange counties as of June 4, with final results expected by June 9. Daily updates show 25% turnout in LA County and 40% in OC, with the Associated Press estimating 60% of California ballots counted statewide.

A California woman, Anika Brenda Lee Armstrong, was charged with paying people to register to vote, including homeless individuals on Skid Row, while working as a paid ballot-petition signature collector. She agreed to plead guilty to one felony count and could face up to five years in federal prison. The scheme allegedly undermined the integrity of elections.

California Secretary of State Shirley Weber responded to criticism from Jewish community leaders regarding a voter guide that included anti-Jewish conspiracy theories from a fringe gubernatorial candidate, Don J. Grundmann. The voter guide was published despite containing sentiments from Grundmann, an independent candidate with no prior political experience. Weber issued a statement addressing the concerns.

California's Secretary of State published a voter guide with a statement from gubernatorial candidate Don J. Grundmann, who has espoused anti-Jewish conspiracy theories, sparking criticism from Jewish community leaders. The candidate is an independent with no prior political experience. California residents are receiving their voter information guides.

Democrat Shirley Weber, the incumbent California secretary of state, faces Republican Don Wagner in the upcoming election. The race highlights a key political contest in the state.

The race for California governor features 10 candidates, with Democrats leading in donor fundraising after Eric Swalwell's exit, though Republicans are maintaining competitiveness in the state. The California Secretary of State's website tracks campaign finance data.

California Democrats face criticism for the 'Stop Nick Shirley Act' (AB 2624), which aims to protect immigration support workers by concealing their addresses and penalizing those who expose them. Critics, including Republican Assemblymember Carl DeMaio, argue the bill could silence citizen journalists and shield organizations from scrutiny.

California Democrats face criticism for the 'Stop Nick Shirley Act,' a bill aimed at protecting immigration support workers by concealing their addresses and penalizing those who expose their information. Critics, including Republican Assemblymember Carl DeMaio, argue the legislation could silence journalists and shield organizations from scrutiny.