California Primaries Too Close to Call, May Impact Midterms
California's gubernatorial and Los Angeles mayoral primaries concluded with races too close to call, with early results showing Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra leading the governor's race. These contests are expected to influence the upcoming November midterms.
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, June 3, 2026 —
California Primaries Too Close to Call, May Impact Midterms
The primary elections in California, including the race for governor and the Los Angeles mayoral contest, have concluded with results too close to definitively call. Early returns indicate Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra are leading in the gubernatorial race.
These closely contested races are anticipated to have a significant influence on the upcoming November midterm elections. The final outcomes of these primaries will shape the political landscape as the state heads into the general election cycle.
Story summarized from the original created by Julia Mueller,Caroline Vakil on thehill.com, see more information here.
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