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Here's how to "ensure your vote counts," state officials say.

Roughly 10 percent of Sacramento County voters have already mailed in their ballots.

Vote centers open for early in-person voting in all Voter’s Choice Act counties. June 2: Election Day. Polls open from 7 a.m.

Californians are voting on a wide-open governor's race. Xavier Becerra, Steve Hilton and Tom Steyer are leading in polls but only two will move on to the general election.

CBS 8 reporters and political experts will cover key races in the June 2, 2026, primary from locations all across California.

Two new polls show Republican Steve Hilton leading, with Democrats Tom Steyer and Xavier Becerra close in tow.

How are California primary elections different from ranked-choice voting?

Voters across California will cast their ballots to weigh in on federal races and major statewide offices - including governor.

Democratic incumbent Shirley Weber, Republican Don Wagner and Green Party candidates Gary Blenner and Michael Feinstein.

ABC10 will be streaming results and reaction beginning at 4 p.m. Our news and political teams will be sharing updates from ...

By roughly 2-1, likely 2026 voters prefer candidates who will “focus on California and address the problems facing our state” over candidates who will “fight back against Donald Trump.” Among ...