‘There’s BIG cheating’: President Trump accuses Democrats of trying to steal the California governor and Los Angeles mayor primaries Another dig at the opposition. We Got This Covered · Jun 8
Why the California vote count is slow – and Trump’s fraud claims are bogus As president and allies spread baseless conspiracy theories, here’s what you need to know about California’s vote count The Guardian - US · Jun 8
Nithya Raman leads Spencer Pratt in LA mayor’s race as vote-counting continues Progressive and former reality TV star have been battling for the number two spot to face off against Karen Bass The Guardian - US · Jun 8
Ex-Cameron aide and California governor hopeful hits out at election ‘shambles’ The Republican candidate stopped short of backing the US president’s unfounded claim that the race is ‘rigged’ amid count delays. Evening Standard · Jun 8
Trump declares California mayoral election ‘crooked’ as his pick Spencer Pratt faces defeat President Donald Trump warns of ‘great trouble and consternation’ to come as he again alleges fraud to deprive Republican candidates of victory without providing evicence The Independent UK · Jun 8
How Xavier Becerra turned around his campaign to be California’s governor In late March, his polling hovered near 3%, but in a stunning reversal Becerra has advanced to the general election The Guardian - US · Jun 6
Xavier Becerra advances in California’s hotly contested governor’s race Ex-US health secretary advances to general election after emerging from crowded primary in race to succeed Gavin Newsom The Guardian - US · Jun 5
Xavier Becerra's First Shot as a California Governor Candidate Isn't at Tom Steyer: It's at Donald Trump Mexican American politician Xavier Becerra has not even officially begun his general-election campaign for California governor, but he has already chosen his first target, and it isn't fellow Democrat Tom Steyer or Republican Steve Hilton: It's Donald Trump. Latin Times · Jun 5
California governor’s race: DoJ sends in federal observer over slow count Experts warn ballot-counting could drag on in primaries for governor, LA mayor and Congress, as Trump claims ‘rigging’ The Guardian - US · Jun 5
Trump claims without proof Democrats are ‘trying to steal’ California primaries US president alleges there is ‘big cheating’ in elections for governor and Los Angeles mayor as results are pending The Guardian - US · Jun 4
Graham Platner says allegations of physical abuse of former partner ‘are simply not true’ – as it happened This live blog is now closed. The Guardian - US · Jun 4
Tense governor’s race in California unsettled as vote-counting continues State election officials continue to sift through uncounted primary ballots, which could take days or even weeks The Guardian - US · Jun 4
Trump declares California election stolen while votes continue to be counted IN FULL The Independent UK · Jun 4
Trump accuses Democrats of trying to ‘steal’ California governor primary in mail voting rant President Donald Trump insists ‘the Dumocrats are at it again’, without providing evidence of fraud, as Golden State continues to count ballots from Tuesday’s vote The Independent UK · Jun 4
International Business Times UK · Jun 3 LA Mayoral Run-Off: Karen Bass Moves to Run-Off, Will It Be Nithya Raman or Spencer Pratt? Karen Bass advances to the Los Angeles mayoral run-off, facing Spencer Pratt and Nithya Raman amidst criticism over wildfire response and city issues.
International Business Times · Jun 3 California, Iowa Primaries Shape Key 2026 Contests As Voters Weigh Cost-Of-Living, National Issues The latest round of state primaries unfolded against a backdrop of international conflicts, economic uncertainty and ongoing debates over trade, immigration and government spending.
International Business Times UK · Jun 3 Eric Swalwell Sexual Assault Scandal Reshapes Crucial California Governor Race Eric Swalwell's exit from the California governor race due to a scandal has reshaped the political landscape, benefiting candidates Tom Steyer and Xavier Becerra.
The Guardian - US · Jun 3 Mitch McConnell statement suggests he considers Bill Pulte unfit for national intelligence director role –as it happened This live blog is now closed.
The Economic Times · Jun 3 Who won the California Governor race? Early results show Steve Hilton, Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer battling for top spots As preliminary results emerged Tuesday night, Steve Hilton, Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer pulled ahead of a crowded field competing to succeed Gavin Newsom, who is barred from seeking another term, according to a report by The Guardian.
The Independent UK · Jun 3 Trump takes a hit in nationwide primaries as voters shake up the map Contests, spanning California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, and South Dakota, provided crucial takeaways for both major parties
The Guardian - US · Jun 3 California primary election results: Hilton narrowly leads as governor’s race remains too close to call Early results show Steve Hilton, Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer emerging in front, with many ballots to be counted
The Guardian - US · Jun 2 ‘Election lies’ could take hold if results in California take weeks, officials warn Governor expresses worry as deluge of last-minute ballots and slow system could delay results in tightest races
The Guardian - US · Jun 2 What is California’s ‘jungle primary’ – and why are some Democrats calling to change the system? Practice begun in 2012 under ex-governor Schwarzenegger could see two Republicans advance to general election
France 24 · Jun 2 Californians vote in fiercely contested gubernatorial and congressional primaries Californians have their final chance to vote Tuesday in a fiercely contested gubernatorial primary ahead of Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom’s mandate coming to an end at the end of the year. The state's open-primary system, which allows the two best-performing candidates to advance regardless of party, has raised fears among…
The Guardian - US · Jun 2 Trump’s $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponization’ fund scrapped, acting attorney general Todd Blanche confirms – as it happened Blanche confirms fund set up to compensate president’s allies will not go ahead after fierce backlash and court setbacks