insurance commissioner

Ballots are still being counted in California's insurance commissioner primary, with Jane Kim (Democratic former San Francisco City Supervisor) leading at 23.65%, followed by Ben Allen (Democratic state Sen.) at 19.19%, and Republican Stacy Korsgaden at 17.53%. The next commissioner will replace term-limited Ricardo Lara and address a state insurance crisis with rising premiums and coverage losses.

The California primary election includes a significant race for insurance commissioner, which is considered more crucial than the governor and Los Angeles mayor races due to the insurance industry's uncertainty caused by wildfires and rising costs.

The California primary election results will determine the top two candidates for most statewide races, including governor and attorney general, who will advance to a November runoff. The race for state superintendent of public instruction allows a candidate to win outright with a majority. Key races highlight the influence of the California governor and attorney general roles in shaping state and national policy.

The 2026 California election includes key races for statewide offices such as insurance commissioner, controller, and lieutenant governor. The article provides a guide to these positions.

The article provides a last-minute guide for the 2026 California election, highlighting key statewide races for offices such as insurance commissioner, controller, and lieutenant governor. It outlines what voters need to know about these positions.