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California Governor and LA Mayor Races Head to Primary with No Clear Leaders

01 June 2026 10:05

California's primary election on Tuesday features two major races with no clear frontrunners. In the governor's race, Republican Steve Hilton, Democrat Tom Steyer, and Democrat Xavier Becerra are vying for two spots.

In the Los Angeles mayoral race, incumbent Karen Bass faces challenges from Spencer Pratt and Nithya Raman. - Steve Hilton warns of a 'doomsday scenario' if only Democrats advance.

- Only 15% of mail-in ballots have been returned as of Sunday. - Mayor Bass's first term has been marred by homelessness and the Palisades Fire.

- A UC Berkeley poll shows a tight three-way race for mayor. The outcomes could reshape California's political landscape, with Republicans seeking to break Democrats' two-decade winning streak in statewide races.

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