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California Primary Crowded, Democrats Split; Trump Endorses Pratt

6/2/2026

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Story summary

California's June 2, 2026 top-two primary lists 61 gubernatorial candidates, risking a split Democratic vote that could send two Republicans to the November runoff.
About 2.6 million ballots—roughly 89 % of typical pre-Election-Day turnout—have been cast, including special elections for Rep. Doug LaMalfa’s 1st District seat and Rep. Eric Swalwell’s 14th District vacancy.
In the nonpartisan Los Angeles mayoral race, incumbent Karen Bass faces challenger Spencer Pratt, who received an endorsement from President Donald Trump.

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Story summary

California's June 2, 2026 top-two primary lists 61 gubernatorial candidates, risking a split Democratic vote that could send two Republicans to the November runoff.
About 2.6 million ballots—roughly 89 % of typical pre-Election-Day turnout—have been cast, including special elections for Rep. Doug LaMalfa’s 1st District seat and Rep. Eric Swalwell’s 14th District vacancy.
In the nonpartisan Los Angeles mayoral race, incumbent Karen Bass faces challenger Spencer Pratt, who received an endorsement from President Donald Trump.