California primary election results: Becerra, Hilton neck and neck in early results

Last updated: Friday, June 5, 2026 12:10AM GMT
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LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- California primary election results are coming in and early returns are showing a competitive race for the Los Angeles mayoral election and the California governor's race.

In the L.A. mayor's race, Karen Bass and Spencer Pratt took an early lead, with Nithya Raman trailing behind.

In the California governor's race, Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra were in the lead, with Tom Steyer in the number three position.

A lot is at stake and we're breaking everything down.

Here's a look at all the races and where everyone stands with up-to-date live election results:

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Jun 03, 2026, 2:54 AM

See live election results for California Primary 2026

Ballot are being counted across California and elections results are rolling in.

From the California governor's race to the Los Angeles mayoral contest, ABC7 has live election results for the key races that matter to you.

See all election results here

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Jun 03, 2026, 3:46 AM GMT

Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton neck and neck in CA governor's race

With over 30% of the expected votes in, Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton are neck and neck in the race for California governor.

With 38% of the expected vote in about 30 minutes after the polls closed, Hilton was leading with 26.2% of the votes. Becerra was right behind him with 26% if the votes, followed by Tom Steyer at 20% and Chad Bianco at 12%.

All of the remaining contestants had less than 10% of the vote.

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Jun 03, 2026, 3:48 AM GMT

1st look at election results in LA mayor race

We are getting a first look at election results for the Los Angeles mayor race.

With 39 percent of the expected vote counted, incumbent L.A. Mayor Karen Bass is leading the pack at 38%, followed by Spencer Pratt at 28% and Nithya Raman at 20%.

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Jun 03, 2026, 3:24 AM GMT

Steve Hilton takes early lead in race for CA governor

When the first round of election results in the California governor's race dropped around 8:20 p.m. Tuesday, Republican candidate Steve Hilton was leading with 29% of the vote.

At the time, only 17% of the votes were in. A larger portion of results, including some of the vote-by-mail ballot results, are expected at 8:30 p.m.

With 6% of the votes in, Xavier Becerra was behind Hilton with 25% of the vote, followed by Tom Steyer with 19% and Chad Bianco at 12%

Jun 03, 2026, 3:38 AM GMT

Expert breaks down Republican turnout, Democratic spending during CA primary

A political expert talked to ABC7 about what they were watching for during the California primary election.

USC Annenberg Media Center Director Christina Bellantoni broke down how early Republican turnout led to more spending from Democratic.

Watch the analysis below:

A political expert talked to ABC7 about what they were watching for during the California primary election.