California’s June 2 primary is underway, with counties starting to report results after polls closed at 8 p.m. local time. Live coverage is tracking the governor’s race and competitive congressional contests under the state’s top-two system.
County election officials in California began reporting results after polls closed at 8 p.m. local time on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, in the state’s primary election.
Live coverage is centered on the crowded race to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom, along with competitive U.S. House contests and other statewide and local races. California uses a top-two primary system, meaning the two candidates with the most votes advance to November regardless of party.
The California Secretary of State’s official results dashboard is expected to update as counties post returns, while major news outlets are tracking early vote totals and race-by-race developments.
What to watch
The first question is which candidates will finish in the top two in the governor’s race. Early attention is also on redistricted congressional districts, where the top-two format could produce unusual November matchups.
Another key issue is how much of the vote is counted on election night versus later mail and provisional ballots. As in many California elections, the picture can change as additional ballots are processed during the canvass period.
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