{"id":906,"date":"2026-06-01T17:00:13","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T17:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/california-relocation-journal.com\/?p=906"},"modified":"2026-06-01T17:00:13","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T17:00:13","slug":"whats-on-tuesdays-ballot-in-california-a-rundown-of-state-l-a-elections","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/california-relocation-journal.com\/?p=906","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s on Tuesday\u2019s ballot in California? A rundown of state, L.A. elections"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>The June 2026 election has been dominated by a down-to-the-wire governor\u2019s race that has been filled with drama, scandal and much national attention.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/california-relocation-journal.com\/?p=904\">Easygoing, safe-bet governor may be what California voters want<\/a><\/p>\n<p>A large group of Democrats are vying to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom in this very blue state. But the candidates have \u2014 until recently \u2014 struggled  to generate wide excitement, and it\u2019s far from clear who will win. On the Republican side, commentator Steve Hilton has benefited from the divided Democrats (and a Trump endorsement) to remain near the top of the  pack in polls.<\/p>\n<p>But the governor\u2019s race is far from the only vital decision voters will make.<\/p>\n<p>Los Angeles residents will vote for mayor in a race that is far from certain. And there are numerous state, county, local and judicial candidates to choose from.<\/p>\n<p>Here is a breakdown: <\/p>\n<h2>When is the election?<\/h2>\n<p>The election is Tuesday, but early voting has already been already under way.<\/p>\n<p>You can find your polling place here or by calling (800) 345-8683. All polling locations are open on election day from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Once it\u2019s cast, you can track your ballot here.<\/p>\n<h2>What are the big statewide races?<\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s start with the race for governor, of course. With Newsom term-limited, Democrats and Republicans are competing for California\u2019s open gubernatorial seat in what could reshape the state\u2019s political landscape. Democrats went in hoping for easy sailing, but a wide field and no superstar name has left the race something of a tossup, though Xavier Becerra has been rising in recent polls. On the Republican side, Hilton continues to poll strongly.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/california-relocation-journal.com\/?p=902\">TikTok? Crazy neighbor? A new poll sheds light on where voters get their information<\/a><\/p>\n<p>There is a possibility California could make history: The state has never has elected a woman as governor, and only once has a person of color held the office.<\/p>\n<p>But there are  many down-ballot statewide races as well,<\/p>\n<h2>What are the big L.A. races?<\/h2>\n<p>The L.A. mayor\u2019s race is grabbing all the attention. Polls show the leading candidates are Mayor Karen Bass, City Councilmember Nithya Raman and community activist and former reality TV personality Spencer Pratt. Those same polls show Bass has struggled in the aftermath of the 2025 firestorms, a big issue for Pratt. Another  major topic is affordability, which Raman has taken up.<\/p>\n<p>But there are several other competitive races plus ballot measures.<\/p>\n<h2>What are the big L.A. County races?<\/h2>\n<p>These contests don\u2019t get the attention of the mayor\u2019s and governor\u2019s races, but L.A. County voters have a lot of choices to make.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/california-relocation-journal.com\/?p=900\">The mystery behind Becerra leapfrogging over his rivals in California\u2019s governor\u2019s race<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>What\u2019s left?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>L.A. school district races. <\/li>\n<li>California congressional races. <\/li>\n<li>L.A. City Council races. <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is on the California and Los Angeles ballots? 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