California Gubernatorial Primary: Three-Way Race for Two Spots
Voters in California cast ballots in the gubernatorial primary, with three candidates vying for two spots in the general election. With Governor Newsom term-limited, candidates from both parties are competing for the seat. The Los Angeles mayoral primary was held simultaneously.
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Central News Agency, Los Angeles, June 2. Voters in California headed to the polls today for the gubernatorial primary. The race is a three-way contest for the two spots in the general election. Simultaneously, residents of Los Angeles, the second-largest city in the U.S., voted in the mayoral primary. California uses a 'jungle primary' system where all candidates compete regardless of party, and the top two advance to the November general election. Current Governor Gavin Newsom is term-limited. Recent polls show former Health Secretary Xavier Becerra in the lead, with Democrat Tom Steyer and Trump-backed Republican Steve Hilton fighting for the second spot. In the Los Angeles mayoral race, incumbent Karen Bass is seeking re-election but faces criticism over her handling of recent fires.
FAQ
What is a 'jungle primary'?
A system where all candidates compete in a single primary regardless of party, and the top two advance to the general election.