Gov. Gavin Newsom cannot run again because of term limits. The leading Democrats trying to succeed him are Xavier Becerra, a former California attorney general; and Tom Steyer, a former hedge fund manager. Steve Hilton, a former Fox News host, is the top Republican.

Primary results are rolling in in key races from New Mexico to New Jersey, even as polls remain open in the night's biggest prize: California.

Follow live updates, race calls and results from the June 2 primary elections in California, New Jersey, Iowa, Montana, New Mexico and South Dakota as voters weigh in on key races ahead of the 2026 midterms.

Voters across New Jersey cast their ballots Tuesday in the 2026 primary elections for state, county and local seats. New Jersey residents had three ways to vote — either in person during early voting,

Republican state Rep. James Gallagher, the former state Assembly minority leader, will join Congress as its newest member after winning California’s 1st District special election, NBC News projects.

Primary comes amid Sheriff Chad Bianco’s criminal probe — which critics say is baseless — and continuing public doubts about the handling of ballots.