California Primaries 2026: Full List of Election Winners Emerging

California's June 2 primary elections have provided initial insights into the political landscape for the November 3 general election, shaping contests for governor, mayoral positions, and U.S. Congressional seats.

As of June 3, vote tabulation continues in many parts of the state. The percentage of votes counted varies by jurisdiction, with progress ranging from 44% to 72% of ballots processed, according to AP News. While definitive winners have not yet been projected in most major races due to the ongoing count, emerging trends highlight the leading candidates.

In the race for California governor, preliminary results with an estimated 58% of votes counted show Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra in the lead. Similar vote counts are underway for other state positions, including Secretary of State and Attorney General, with early frontrunners identified. The processing of mail-in ballots and those cast on election day is expected to continue over the coming days.

For U.S. House races in California's 52 districts, preliminary results indicate the top two candidates in each district. In Los Angeles, incumbent Mayor Karen Bass is in a close contest for her second term, with an estimated 63% of votes counted. In Long Beach, the current mayor holds a significant lead with 60% of ballots tallied. Counties have until July 2 to officially certify the primary election results.