Ballots are being counted in the Los Angeles County Sheriff primary election where incumbent Robert Luna faces seven challengers.

Ballots are being counted in the 2026 Los Angeles mayoral primary election where incumbent Karen Bass faces 13 challengers.

The reality TV star Spencer Pratt could secure a spot in a runoff with Mayor Karen Bass of Los Angeles. Xavier Becerra, a Democrat, and Steve Hilton, a Republican, were leading in the governor’s race.

California's 2026 gubernatorial race has captivated the nation amid political scandals, no incumbent and no clear frontrunner, leading to a tug-of-war among candidates to secure the top two spots in the state's open primary system and advance to November's general election.