Under California's top-two primary system, the two candidates with the most votes will move on to the November general election, regardless of party affiliation.
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA - JUNE 03: Workers count ballots during the 2026 California primary election at the Ballot processing center on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, in City of Industry, CA. Election results have began rolling in as ballots across California are being counted. (Kayla Bartkowski / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) Kayla BartkowskiHilton, who has positioned himself as the change candidate, framed his early success as a referendum on what Californians want to see going forward.
Becerra on Tuesday night stated that he felt he was "on track to advance to November."
Uncertainty in LA
In LA, CBS News projected that Mayor Karen Bass will advance to a runoff election in November as she seeks reelection. Her opponent remains undetermined.
Los Angeles, CA - June 02, 2026: Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass speaks at the Mayor Bass' election party for the California 2026 Primaries at the LINE Hotel on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA. (Carlin Stiehl / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) Los Angeles Times"I haven't seen a race this close in decades, especially for the city of Los Angeles. Everybody is tied within the margin of error," campaign strategist Luis Alvarado told CBS LA several days before the election.
Pratt, who has heavily criticized city leadership's handling of the destructive blaze as well as the homelessness crisis, showed initial strength compared to Raman but his progress slowed in LA County ballot drops on Wednesday.
When will all the California primary votes be counted?
According to the California Secretary of State, counties have 30 days to count ballots on a provisional basis. Mail-in votes must be postmarked before or on election day, but those ballots must be counted as long as they are received within seven days. Here are when some major population centers expect their next updates to be released:
Los Angeles County: Thursday between 4 and 5 p.m. PTOrange County: Thursday by 5 p.m.San Diego County: Thursday by 6 p.m. PTRiverside County: Thursday by 6 p.m. PTSan Bernardino County: Thursday by 4 p.m. PTSanta Clara County: Thursday by 5 p.m. PTSan Mateo County: Thursday by 4:30 p.m. PTSan Francisco City and County: Thursday by 4 p.m. PTMarin County: Thursday by 5 p.m. PTSacramento County: Friday by 4:15 p.m. PTHence then, the article about california governor la mayor races still unsettled as vote count continues here s when more results are expected was published today ( ) and is available on CBS sacramento ( Middle East ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. You can read and follow the updates of this news or article from its original source.
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