California primary election results for key 2026 races including governor, LA mayor and more

California voters were still eagerly awaiting results in key primary elections on Thursday, including in the gubernatorial and Los Angeles mayoral races, as workers continued to count ballots more than 36 hours after polls closed on Tuesday night. Under California’s top-two primary system, the two candidates with the most votes will move on to the November general … Read more

Steve Hilton, top Republican hopeful for California governor, says the state has lost its way

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Steve Hilton has painted California as a state bursting with potential that has lost its way under Democratic leadership in his bid to be the state’s first Republican governor in more than 15 years. “We have a responsibility to revive California so it is once again that symbol … Read more

South Dakota governor survives crowded primary — for now

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden survived the first round of a crowded Republican gubernatorial primary Tuesday, as he was confirmed on Wednesday to have moved on to a runoff against leading contender and businessman Toby Doeden. Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-S.D., the Mount Rushmore State’s at-large congressman, was … Read more

California governor candidates address supporters

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing California governor candidates address supporters 01:48 UP NEXT Zach Lahn says ‘wealthy donors’ won’t decide Iowa’s future 01:06 Karen Bass to advance in L.A. mayoral runoff race, NBC News projects 01:28 Rep. Ashley Hinson thanks Trump after projected … Read more

Hilton, Becerra, in the lead with votes still being counted in battle for California governor

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA – Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra were leading in unofficial early returns Wednesday morning and appeared positioned to advance to the November California gubernatorial election in the race to succeed term-limited Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom in steering the nation’s most populous state … Read more

Bitter GOP primary for South Dakota governor heading to runoff as businessman Toby Doeden projected to advance

Businessman and self-described political outsider Toby Doeden will advance to a runoff for the Republican nomination for South Dakota governor, CBS News has projected, after a competitive and frequently contentious primary that includes the sitting governor, a congressman and a state legislative leader. A July 28 runoff election is necessary because no candidate in Tuesday’s … Read more

California’s race for governor and other key primaries remain unsettled as vote count continues

California’s crowded, protracted gubernatorial primary is going to take a little more time to settle. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The race remained too early to call Wednesday morning with 50% of the expected vote counted, according to NBC News’ Decision Desk. Three main candidates … Read more

Zach Lahn projected to win Iowa GOP governor primary, upsetting Trump’s pick in a state Democrats hope to flip

Zach Lahn will win the Republican primary for Iowa governor, CBS News projects, overcoming a Trump-backed congressman and setting up a November contest against Democrat Rob Sand that could be one of this year’s most competitive gubernatorial races. Lahn — a farmer and businessman who has touted his ties to the “Make America Healthy Again” … Read more