Californians are casting their final ballots today in a primary election that will decide which candidates advance to the November ballot in the race to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom, who is completing his second and final term.
Across Southern California and the Inland Empire, voters are also weighing in on congressional contests that could help determine control of the U.S. House during the final two years of President Donald Trump’s term.
The statewide ballot includes races for lieutenant governor, secretary of state, attorney general, controller, treasurer, superintendent of public instruction, insurance commissioner and seats on the Board of Equalization. Voters are also selecting candidates for the California Assembly and state Senate.
In the closely watched governor’s race, recent polling has shown Democrats Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer running closely with Republican Steve Hilton. Under California’s top-two primary system, the two candidates who receive the most votes advance to the November general election, regardless of party affiliation.
Final outcomes may not be known immediately, especially in tight races. Ballots postmarked by Election Day may still be counted if they arrive by June 9. County election officials will continue processing ballots in the days ahead, and the California secretary of state has until July 10 to certify the official results.
Results are being updated as ballots are counted for statewide offices, U.S. House races, state Senate contests and Assembly races.
Original source: CalMatters
