California Governor Primary: Live Results as Polls Close June 2

Polls close at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2, when California voters will begin to decide who advances to November in one of the state’s most wide-open governor’s races in years.

This live blog will bring you real-time results, key takeaways and race calls as they come in across the state. The 2026 gubernatorial contest to replace term-limited Gov.

Gavin Newsom has drawn national attention, with no clear frontrunner emerging from a crowded field of more than 50 candidates. Under California’s top-two primary system, the candidates with the most votes — regardless of party — will move on to the general election, raising the stakes for both Democrats and Republicans in a deeply competitive race.

Affordability, housing and cost of living have dominated the campaign, as voters weigh competing visions for tackling the state’s most pressing challenges. A handful of Democratic contenders — including Xavier Becerra, Katie Porter and Tom Steyer — are vying to consolidate support, while Republicans Chad Bianco and Steve Hilton have positioned themselves as alternatives to the state’s Democratic leadership.

Beyond the governor’s race, Californians are also voting on a full slate of statewide offices, including lieutenant governor, attorney general and insurance commissioner. Voters are also casting ballots under newly redrawn political boundaries after Proposition 50 took effect, reshaping district lines across California and potentially influencing turnout, representation and the outcome of key races statewide.

Stay with us throughout the day for real-time updates, expert analysis and on-the-ground reporting as results roll in. “Don’t sit out this election—your vote is your voice and you can still be heard,” Weber said in a news release.

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