Major state primary races, such as California governor and Los Angeles mayor, They could be decided up to several days after the polls close due to the close fight between the candidates.
According to the latest polls prior to election day, The race for governor was led by the former attorney general of California, Democrat Xavier Becerrawith a certain advantage over former Fox Files host, Republican Steve Hilton, and Democrat Tom Steyer.
Regardless of the percentage of votes, The two candidates who obtain the greatest number of ballots for their desire will advance to the general electionsscheduled for November 3.
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Another close election is in the race for mayor of Los Angeleswith Karen Bass leading the way to be re-elected for a second term, ahead of Councilwoman Nithya Raman and reality star Spencer Pratt.
Attention focused on gubernatorial race
The vote for governor of California It is the most important choice in the state primaries.
According to the Emerson School/Inner California Politics poll, Democrat Xavier Becerra was at the head of the preferences, with 28%ahead of fellow Democrat Tom Steyer (22%) and Republican Steve Hilton (21%).
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Trump and Vance support for Hilton
President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance used social media to urge his followers to vote for Hilton.
“He will work with me and the federal government. The money will flow because I have confidence in him (but not any of the others!). And we will make California great again!” Trump posted on his Truth Social account.
JD Vance took to social network X to support Hilton, whom he described as a “good guy”so he asked California voters to vote for him.
Hilton represents the hope of the Republican Party in the elections to replace Democrat Gavin Newsom as governor of California and prevent the vote from being decided in November between two Democrats: Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer.
California has not had a Republican governor for 15 yearswhen Arnold Schwarzenegger left office in 2011.
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Steyer’s millionaire investment
The billionaire Tom Steyer has invested more than $200 million dollars of his personal fortune in the campaign to run to be the next governor of California.
According to polls, Steyer was in a close race with Republican Steve Hilton for being the second candidate to accompany Xavier Becerra on the November general election ballot.
“Actually, there are only three people for two positions“, declared the billionaire businessman at the start of the day of the California primaries.
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Steyer campaigned this Tuesday morning in the new extension of Metro Los Angeles Line Dwhere he greeted cyclists and emphasized his campaign message.
“I have tried very hard to work for the people of California, without taking money from corporations. They are spending tens of millions of dollars against mebut I recognize that people can no longer afford to live here,” Steyer stated.
The billionaire stated that People are already fed up with high taxes, crime, homelessnessthe high price of gasoline and the high cost of housing.
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“It is clear that we need a change in Californiaand this is our time to achieve it,” mentioned the Democratic candidate.
According to data from AdImpact Politics, California gubernatorial primaries exceed $315 millionto be the fifth most expensive non-presidential election in history and the highest in the Golden State.
When are the results in Los Angeles?
The Los Angeles County Recorder/Clerk announced that The first results of the primaries will be published between 8:30 pm and 8:40 pm this Tuesday, June 2only with ballots mailed before Election Day.
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The second round of results It will be available between 8:45 pm and 9:00 pm with ballots cast at a voting center before election day.
According to county election officials, The next batch will be published this Wednesday, between 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm.
Keep reading:
· Eligible voters in California must send their ballots by mail this Tuesday, May 26
Voting centers in Los Angeles open for primary elections
· Trump endorses Spencer Pratt for mayor of Los Angeles
