Polls close at 8 p.m. on June 2 for California's 2026 governor primary, a wide-open race with over 50 candidates.
Key facts: No clear frontrunner; top-two system advances two candidates regardless of party; affordability and housing dominate the campaign; Democrats Xavier Becerra, Katie Porter, Tom Steyer and Republicans Chad Bianco, Steve Hilton are leading contenders. Voters also decide on statewide offices and new district lines under Proposition 50.
Stay tuned for live results and analysis.