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California Primary 2026: What You Need to Know

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California's primary election on Tuesday will determine the top two candidates for governor and set the stage for U.S. House races under new district maps.

Key facts: The gubernatorial race features 61 candidates, with Democrats at risk of splitting the vote. New congressional boundaries approved in 2025 add uncertainty.

A special election in the 1st District will fill the late Rep. Doug LaMalfa's seat.

Polls close at 8 p.m. PT, with early voting already high.

The outcome will shape the general election in November.

This story was originally reported by timesofsandiego. Read the original article here.

Summarized by CaliforniaToday AI.

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