The wide, crowded field vying to succeed term-limited Gov. Gavin Newsom in California will soon narrow as voters decide which two candidates will advance in the state’s 2026 gubernatorial primary election following a chaotic race full of twists and turns. Under California’s top-two primary system, the two candidates with the most votes will move on
Gov. Larry Rhoden is projected to survive an upset attempt by popular Rep. Dusty Johnson in South Dakota's crowded GOP gubernatorial primary Tuesday.
Gov. Larry Rhoden is projected to survive an upset attempt by popular Rep. Dusty Johnson in South Dakota's crowded GOP gubernatorial primary Tuesday.
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”
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland speaks during a primary election night watch party after winning the Democratic nomination in Albuquerque, N.M., on June 2, 2026. Jon Austria/AP Photo Former Biden administration Interior Secretary Deb Haaland will face former Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull in New Mexico’s gubernatorial election to succeed term-limited Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan
CBS News projects that incumbent Mayor Karen Bass will advance to the November election, while her opponents, Councilmember Nithya Raman and political newcomer Spencer Pratt, compete for the final spot. In California, only the top two vote-getters will move on to the November election. With ballots still being counted, Bass will need to wait to
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass speaks during an election night event in Los Angeles on June 2, 2026. AP Photo/William Liang LOS ANGELES—Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass advanced to the November runoff election for Los Angeles mayor. The Associated Press called Bass’s advancement after 1:30 a.m. ET on June 3. Reality TV star Spencer Pratt