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California, the crucial race for governor [remains too close to call](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/03/california-governor-election). With mountains of ballots left to count, the Republican Steve Hilton was leading the field with the Democrats Xavier Becerra
California’s political brass, including governor Gavin Newsom, mayor Karen Bass and former vice-president Kamala Harris, are depicted as royal bourgeois who care little for their subjects’ plights. Then, a hero emerges to save
California saw unprecedented spending, much of which [came from top tech companies](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/01/tech-billionaires-california-elections), such as Google and Meta, as well as from dozens of executives and venture capitalists. The candidate grabbing the most
candidates who could flip critical districts in the US House and Senate in November, setting up a series of high-stakes general election contests in a midterm year expected to favor Democrats. Among the most
race for two run-off spots.** The golden state will also vote on House districts for the first time since it approved Proposition 50 – its response to Texas redrawing its congressional lines to create five
California governor’s race, and Swalwell had previously backed one of Min’s opponents in 2024. Min said in a statement he had only learned of the contribution to his campaign this week. “Given
candidates for governor, U.S. Senate, and U.S. House in advance of this fall's midterm elections. **Stephen Maturen/Getty Images** Stephen Maturen/Getty Images - 🎧 **In the upcoming midterm elections, Lahn will compete against Rob Sand**, the Democratic
candidates](https://www.kqed.org/news/12083839/what-is-californias-jungle-primary-and-why-does-it-matter-so-much-for-the-governors-race) then move on to the general election, even if they're from the same party. This year, voters had 60 names for governor to choose from. Loading... The winner will lead
candidates that had Trump’s backing. - **What were the results of some other primaries around the country?** In Ohio, the Democratic senator Sherrod Brown and Republican senator Jon Husted won their party’s nominations, setting
candidates, at least five won. More [here](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/05/indiana-republicans-donald-trump). - **Democratic senator Sherrod Brown and Republican senator Jon Husted won their party’s nominations in Ohio’s primary elections**, according to the Associated Press – teeing
California location of the fast food chain Del Taco while holding the hard-shell tortilla concoction that he referred to as a “street taco”.  Steve Hilton. Photograph: Steve Hilton
candidates who entered the race, Bass is leading with 26% support from likely voters, Thursday's [UC Berkeley-LA Times poll](https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-05-28/poll-shows-bass-raman-pratt-in-tight-race-for-mayor) suggested. Meanwhile, Raman had 25% and Pratt had 22%. In terms
candidates in the end. But Evan Power, chair of the Republican Party of Florida, is an advocate for a new map. "When they draw compact districts, we're going to get a lot more Republicans
governor, and Trump – as well as a third candidate, Alexandra Wilson, who shares her last name but bears no relation. Goode voted against Trump’s redistricting push after hosting a [town hall event](https://www.indystar.com
governor’s race stood a chance of finishing in the top two and advancing to November’s general election. Final polls indicate it is a volatile three-way race between two Democrats, Xavier Becerra
candidate Rick Jackson on Tuesday in Atlanta. **Brynn Anderson/AP** Brynn Anderson/AP - 🎧 **Several U.S. House primaries in Alabama won't be counted** and will require special elections in a few months due to redistricting
governor's office. ### Democrats call it a partisan power move Democrats have called the redraw politically motivated and therefore a violation of the constitutional amendment passed by Florida voters in 2010. That amendment, which DeSantis
race in January, spurred by the loss of his Pacific Palisades home in the 2025 wildfires. He’s made the fires, and Bass’s response to them, central to his campaign. Pratt first rose
California, where voters in November backed maps that could land them five additional seats. The supreme court [ruled in February](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/04/california-new-voting-maps-supreme-court) to reject a Republican challenge. If approved by the Florida legislature
Governor and 2024 Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz and Tim Walz's wife Gwen Walz hold hands at the end of the fourth and last day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago