Election 2026 - California

California voters approved a top-two primary election designed to encourage moderation. But in most races, it ends in a conventional Democrat vs. Republican. Some are ready to scrap the top two.

After a heated race with a crowd of Democratic candidates, Xavier Becerra pulled ahead of rival Republican Steve Hilton in election results returned Friday. Becerra’s challenger is not known yet.

California’s wild and wide-open primary election came to a close with voters consolidating behind leading candidates for their parties.

Preliminary results show voters approving a measure that would make major changes in how Shasta County manages elections.

Joanna Francescut is leading the race for Shasta County Clerk, according to preliminary results Wednesday morning.

Xavier Becerra, Tom Steyer and Steve Hilton led in polls in the final days of the California governor election. Results are expected to begin coming in tonight.

California has new rules meant to speed up ballot counting, but elections experts and county officials say close races could still take weeks to resolve.

Because of Proposition 50, one of the most progressive Democrats in Congress must now make his case to some of California's most conservative voters.

Billionaires, Big Oil and other interests are spending big to influence the California governor’s race, making for the most expensive primary campaign in state history.

A Shasta County resident is withdrawing a lawsuit she filed against the county to ensure an impartial June primary election.