Election 2026 Los Angeles Mayor

The many candidates running for California governor rushed to deliver their closing arguments to voters in the race’s final days before the June 2 primary. Democrat Xavier Becerra has highlighted the more than 35 years he has spent in public office. Republican Steve Hilton says he will bring a fresh set of eyes to state government, reduce regulations and bring down costs. And Democrat Tom Steyer says he is a billionaire who wants to tax other billionaires. All three are headed to the San Francisco Bay Area this weekend to put a finer point on their messages. Candidates for Los Angeles mayor are similarly working to pull ahead before the election Tuesday.

The Senate race in Iowa is one of the most closely watched this year and the general election matchup is now set, with Democrats hoping for a gain. Iowa is also where President Donald Trump’s endorsement streak ended when his pick for governor lost in the Republican primary on Tuesday. Democrats have settled on a nominee in a New Jersey congressional district that could decide which party controls the House after November’s elections. But much of the focus on this round of voting has been on California, in races for governor and Los Angeles mayor. Primary elections were also held in Montana, New Mexico and South Dakota.