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Vote count for California governor, L.A. mayor could be painfully slow. Don’t expect ‘instant gratification’
Experts are urging patience as primary tallies begin to roll in Tuesday evening. It’s a very real possibility that close races, such as a gubernatorial and L.A. mayoral contests, won’t be called until Wednesday or Thursday.
In deep blue California, frustration with Democratic status quo fuels governor, L.A. mayor race
For Democrats, little clear consensus has emerged so far on who should lead the city and state into the future.
Trump signs an executive order to vet top AI models for national security risks
The order establishes a framework for the federal government to vet the national security risks of the most advanced AI systems for up to a month before their public release.
2026 primary election: Los Angeles County and cities
We are tracking all races across Los Angeles County, including races in 26 cities and 10 school districts within the county.
2026 primary election: Key California congressional races
On the ballot this year is an entirely new congressional map.
2026 primary election: California’s statewide races and congressional districts
Track real-time 2026 California primary results for governor, statewide offices, Congress and the legislature, with top two candidates advancing to November.
2026 primary election: City of Los Angeles and LAUSD
Elections in the city of Los Angeles include mayor, City Council, three ballot measures and Los Angeles Unified School District board seats and, if you live in the city, you’ve maybe seen an ad about them.
Your last-minute guide to election day challenges in California’s 2026 primary election
Preparing for the challenges of election day: what to do if you forget to register to vote, need to find a voting center or how late is too late to vote.
Monterey Park takes landmark vote on banning data centers
Local governments in a few U.S. towns and cities have banned data centers, but Monterey Park could be the first city to ban them by popular vote.
How a deep-ocean desalination startup hopes to rewrite California’s water future
Tests of a new desalination technology in a reservoir near Westlake Village were a success. Next comes an ocean trial off Southern California.