- Remaining Uncounted Ballots in California Elections Are Likely to Lean Democratic
- Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:24:09 +0000
Democratic voters returned their ballots later than Republicans in this year’s primaries, which could cause candidate standings to reshuffle as votes continue to be reported.
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- Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:52:45 +0000
- 2 Hostages Released From Bomb Threat at Chase Bank in Bakersfield, California
- Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:58:19 +0000
The police were negotiating with a man inside a Chase Bank branch in Bakersfield, Calif. Two hostages were let go and an unknown number were still being held.
- Knicks Fans Invade San Antonio, Chasing a Finals Rematch 27 Years in the Making
- Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:02:47 +0000
From Spike Lee to die-hard fans haunted by the 1999 finals, New Yorkers have descended on San Antonio in hopes of witnessing the franchise’s first championship in more than 50 years.
- California Governor’s Race Remains Too Close to Call
- Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:16:00 +0000
Steve Hilton, a Republican, and Xavier Becerra, a Democrat, were leading in election night returns. Tom Steyer, another Democrat, urged patience as more votes were being counted.
- 5 Takeaways From the California Primary Election
- Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:23:53 +0000
Without a dominant candidate in the governor’s race, Democratic voters ultimately wanted to ensure that their party wasn’t shut out of the general election.
- Republican support for same-sex marriage has fallen by 18 percentage points since 2022.
- Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:00:06 +0000
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- Marni von Wilpert and Jim Desmond Advance in a San Diego-Area House Race
- Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:19:50 +0000
Ms. von Wilpert’s win in Tuesday’s open primary eliminated Democrats’ fears that two Republicans would advance to November in the 48th Congressional District.
- Incumbent Karen Bass Advances to L.A. Mayoral Election in November
- Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:40:38 +0000
Her opponent remains undetermined.
- Wiener and Chan Will Face Off in House Race to Succeed Nancy Pelosi
- Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:40:55 +0000
State Sen. Scott Wiener and Supervisor Connie Chan were the top two finishers in the open primary to represent San Francisco as Nancy Pelosi retires.
- A Trump Endorsement Falls Flat: 4 Election Takeaways From Iowa and Beyond
- Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:59:56 +0000
The president’s pick for governor of Iowa lost his primary, while Democrats in the state chose their nominee in what they hope will be a competitive Senate race.
- Zach Lahn Wins Republican Primary for Iowa Governor
- Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:50:52 +0000
Zach Lahn’s victory was a rare case this year in which a candidate defeated an opponent backed by President Trump.
- Representative Brad Sherman to Face Larry Thompson in November
- Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:49:43 +0000
The 15th-term congressman will face a Republican film producer after they both advanced in a nonpartisan House primary in Southern California.
- Gregg Hull Wins G.O.P. Nomination to Be New Mexico Governor
- Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:29:15 +0000
Gregg Hull, the former mayor of Rio Rancho, a suburb of Albuquerque, will try to break the Democrats’ hold on the southwestern state.
- Becerra’s Heritage Appeals to Many Latino Voters, but Some Shrug
- Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:01:42 +0000
If Xavier Becerra wins the primary, he has a strong chance of becoming California’s first Latino governor since 1875. That’s a draw for some Latino voters, but other factors are driving their votes.
- Pacific Palisades Voters Remain Frustrated by Fire Aftermath
- Wed, 03 Jun 2026 03:40:05 +0000
Residents of the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles headed to the polls on Tuesday. Many are waiting for their homes to be rebuilt.
- U.S. Is Said to Be Investigating George Santos Over Kalshi Betting
- Wed, 03 Jun 2026 03:39:07 +0000
The former congressman was referred to federal authorities after he bet on his own attendance at the State of the Union address, a person familiar with the matter said.
- Spencer Pratt’s L.A. Mayor Campaign Is Fueled by Out-of-Town Cash
- Wed, 03 Jun 2026 03:25:04 +0000
Mr. Pratt, a former reality TV star, has proved adept at raising funds among people who cannot vote for him. His rivals in the race have taken a more local approach.
- These voters feel like L.A. city residents, but their ballots say otherwise.
- Wed, 03 Jun 2026 03:10:04 +0000
After hearing about the Los Angeles mayor’s race for months, some voters realized Tuesday that they don’t have a say in it.
- 9 Counties to Watch in the California Governor’s Race
- Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:55:02 +0000
The race might not be called on election night, but these counties could provide signals for what lies ahead.
- Radio Host With Trump’s Support Wins Republican House Primary in Montana
- Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:51:02 +0000
Aaron Flint defeated three other Republicans, including Christi Jacobsen, the Montana secretary of state.
- Late-Arriving Ballots Could Lean Democratic in California
- Wed, 03 Jun 2026 03:12:40 +0000
Democratic voters have been returning their ballots later than Republicans in this year’s primaries, which will make it difficult to interpret the results on election night.
- Sanchez wins Democratic nod for New Mexico land commissioner
- Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:38:04 +0000
The tightly fought contest to control 9 million acres of state land revolved around which candidate could beat back President Trump and his public land chief, New Mexico’s Steve Pierce.
- Katie Porter: 5 Facts About the Candidate for California Governor
- Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:20:05 +0000
The former House member built her reputation by grilling corporate executives, and she has a strong command of policy. But questions about her demeanor have been a drag on her campaign.
- Nithya Raman: 5 Facts About the Candidate for Los Angeles Mayor
- Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:00:05 +0000
Ms. Raman, a progressive Democrat, surprised many allies when she entered the Los Angeles mayor’s race at the last minute.
- Top Texas Election Official to Resign, Months Before General Contest
- Wed, 03 Jun 2026 01:44:22 +0000
Jane Nelson, the Texas secretary of state, was appointed to the role overseeing statewide elections in 2023 by Gov. Greg Abbott.
- Josh Turek, a Paralympian, Wins the Democratic Senate Primary in Iowa
- Wed, 03 Jun 2026 03:00:30 +0000
Mr. Turek, a state lawmaker, beat Zach Wahls in a contest that tested the party’s anti-establishment fervor.
- Voters in Los Angeles Say They ‘Don’t Have a Lot of Good Choices’
- Wed, 03 Jun 2026 01:40:04 +0000
Many said they were struggling to choose from candidates they saw as uninspiring in both the mayor’s and governor’s races.
- Deb Haaland Wins Nomination in New Mexico Governor’s Race
- Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:26:03 +0000
Ms. Haaland, a former Interior secretary, took a big step toward making history as the first Native American woman to be a governor when she won the primary in her Democratic state.
- Supreme Court Clears the Way for Republican-Friendly Map in Alabama
- Wed, 03 Jun 2026 03:14:37 +0000
In the first major case since the justices narrowed the Voting Rights Act, the court cleared the way for Alabama to use a map preferred by Republicans that leaves the state with only one majority-Black district.
- Ashley Hinson Wins the Republican Senate Primary in Iowa
- Wed, 03 Jun 2026 01:24:37 +0000
Representative Hinson, a third-term lawmaker, was the favorite of Republican leaders and donors. The general election is expected to be unusually competitive.
- Karen Bass: 5 Facts About the Incumbent Los Angeles Mayor
- Wed, 03 Jun 2026 01:20:05 +0000
The incumbent Los Angeles mayor started her term with strong approval ratings, but she lost support with voters after the fires last year that devastated the region.
- Perry Wins G.O.P. Nomination for New Mexico Land Commissioner
- Wed, 03 Jun 2026 01:15:12 +0000
Michael Perry says he is pragmatic, but Democrats fear he would advance the agenda of President Trump and the New Mexican nominated to head the Bureau of Land Management, Steve Pearce.
- How Does California’s ‘Top Two’ Voting System Work?
- Wed, 03 Jun 2026 01:00:02 +0000
California voters can choose any primary candidate, regardless of party, and two candidates from the same party can potentially face off in the general election.
- 5 Things to Know About Representative Ashley Hinson, Senate Candidate in Iowa
- Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:24:37 +0000
Ms. Hinson, a former journalist who is supported by President Trump, won the Republican nomination.
- 5 Things to Know About the Iowa Senate Candidate Josh Turek
- Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:17:56 +0000
A gold medalist on the U.S. men’s wheelchair basketball team, Mr. Turek is running as a “common-sense moderate.”
- 5 Things to Know About the Iowa Senate Candidate Zach Wahls
- Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:49:09 +0000
The progressive Democrat went viral as a teenager with a speech defending marriage equality.
- Spencer Pratt: 5 Facts About the Candidate for Los Angeles Mayor
- Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:40:04 +0000
The reality TV star has used his status as a victim of the Palisades fire to mount an outsider campaign portraying Los Angeles officials as incapable of solving the city’s problems.
- Polls in South Dakota Show Competitive Race in GOP Primary for Governor
- Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:23:04 +0000
Four candidates are competing in a race that will advance to a runoff if no one tops 35 percent.
- Swalwell Departure Scrambled Race for California Governor
- Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:20:02 +0000
Eric Swalwell was one of the leading contenders, but when he dropped out amid sexual assault allegations, his Democratic rivals saw a chance to win more voters.
- Steve Hilton: What to Know About the California Governor Candidate
- Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:08 +0000
Mr. Hilton was the right-hand man of Prime Minister David Cameron in Britain and a Fox News host before he ran for California governor.
- Josh Turek and Zach Wahls Make Final Pitches in Senate Primary
- Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:13:27 +0000
Josh Turek and Zach Wahls, the Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate, made their final pitches as voters took to the polls on Tuesday.
- War Games and Warnings on Strait of Hormuz Went Unheeded by Trump
- Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:54:31 +0000
Over the past two decades, Iran repeatedly threatened to close down the waterway. President Trump underestimated Iran’s ability to do so.
- Graham Platner Meets With Senate Democrats Amid Texting Scandal
- Wed, 03 Jun 2026 01:53:33 +0000
Mr. Platner, the likely Democratic nominee for Senate in Maine, met in Washington with several senators. Chuck Schumer, the minority leader, dodged questions about his confidence in Mr. Platner.
- Pushing Treatment, Trump Administration Limits Housing Aid for Homeless
- Wed, 03 Jun 2026 01:07:21 +0000
Congress and a court blocked a previous effort to revamp homeless programs. Even a scaled-back version marks the sharpest change in homelessness policy in a generation.
- When to Expect Results in the June 2 Primaries
- Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:38:14 +0000
Voters in six states have primaries today. Election officials predict that results will come in late Tuesday or early Wednesday.
- California House Primaries Offer Clues in Battle for Control of Congress
- Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:40:06 +0000
Proposition 50 has created a handful of key races where Democrats will choose candidates to pit against vulnerable Republican incumbents. Generational challenges have infused other contests.
- Tom Steyer: 5 Facts About the Candidate for California Governor
- Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:20:07 +0000
He is a billionaire who appeals to many progressive groups in California.
- How a Republican Switcheroo Stifled Competition to Succeed Steve Daines in Montana
- Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:17:25 +0000
Senator Steve Daines withdrew his candidacy for re-election moments before the filing deadline, and then endorsed Kurt Alme in what appeared to be a coordinated swap to preclude competition.