(Story Updated at 7 a.m. Friday, June 5)
Election night may be over, but California’s primary results are still taking shape as counties continue counting ballots and updating totals.
In the days after the vote, attention remains on several high-profile races, including the governor’s contest, the Los Angeles mayor’s race and competitive U.S. House districts that could determine who advances — and shape the political landscape heading into November.
Because California counts mail ballots that arrive after Election Day, margins can shift over time, especially in close races. This page will be updated daily with the latest results, projections, and key developments in:
Check back for the latest vote counts, updated standings, and what the remaining ballots could mean in tight contests.
Latest California primary results (Updated daily)
Governor’s race
Top two move on to November. Steyer has slowly inched his way closer to a top-two finish, but still faces a tough path.
Los Angeles mayor
Top two move on to November. Raman has consistently narrowed the second-place gap.
U.S. House District 4
Top two move on to November. The race for second place is still too close to call.
U.S. House District 6
Top two move on to November. The race for second place is still too-close to call.
U.S. House District 7
Top two move on to November. The race for second place is still razor-thin. This contest won’t be decided for some time.
U.S. House District 22
Top two move on to November. Villegas is in a strong position to move on to the General Election, which is shaping up to be a bruising contest.
What’s left to count
Even after election night, a significant share of ballots remain uncounted in California. These can meaningfully shift margins — especially in close races.
Outstanding ballots typically include:
Where changes are most likely:
What to watch:
Timeline: What happens next
Day 2–3 after Election Day
End of week 1
Weeks 2–4
County certification deadline
State certification
This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: California primary Friday update: No major shifts in Gov, House races
Reporting by James Ward, USA TODAY NETWORK / Palm Springs Desert Sun
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By James Ward, USA TODAY NETWORK | USA TODAY Network
