← Scoopfeeds — Intelligent news, curated.
Tense California governor's race comes to a head: Key primaries to watch Tuesday
politics

Tense California governor's race comes to a head: Key primaries to watch Tuesday

The Hill · Jun 2, 2026, 10:00 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.

Voters in half a dozen states will vote in primaries on Tuesday, with the spotlight on the race to replace California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D). Democrats crowded into the wide-open race, raising concerns that the splintered field could open the door for Republicans. But after controversy squeezed Democ

Read full story on The Hill → More top stories

Also covered by

NPR Politics California voters head to the polls for congressional primaries NPR Politics Races to watch as 6 states hold primaries Tuesday NY Times Previewing California’s Primary Elections and High-Stakes Governor’s Race NY Times California’s Primary Election: What to Watch

More in politics

NPR Politics
Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn., shares his thoughts on the U.S.-Iran peace talks
The Hill
Senators still hope for details on a deal to pause the war in Iran as talks falter
The Hill
Mullin faces backlash over 'naive or dumb' plan to pull CBP from blue-city airports
The Hill
Republicans see path forward on reconciliation after administration backs down on anti-weaponization fund
The Hill
Johnson navigates packed legislative agenda as Republicans return to Washington

Browse all politics coverage →

Aggregated and edited by the Scoop newsroom. We surface news from The Hill alongside other reporting so you can compare coverage in one place. Editorial policy · Corrections · About Scoop