June 2, 2026 – Hilton and Becerra lead in California governor’s primary as Bass advances in LA mayor race

Businessman Steve Hilton and former HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra are leading in the primary to determine which two candidates will face off in November to replace California Gov. Gavin Newsom.

DOJ debunks social media claim of discrepancy in LA mayor vote count while Trump sows doubt in California’s elections

A Los Angeles-based Justice Department official late Friday debunked a baseless claim of a discrepancy in the vote count of the city’s mayoral race that has circulated on social media.