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Unpacking the 2026 California Primary

Join us for a recap of the results and what they mean going into November’s general election.
Mina Kim
People vote at a polling location at the Metro Headquarters Building during California's state primary election in Los Angeles, California, on June 2, 2026. Californians go to the polls Tuesday in the first round of voting for a new governor, with a tight three-way race for two run-off spots, while people in Los Angeles will also be voting for a new mayor. The state's so-called "jungle primary" pits all comers against each other -- regardless of party -- with the top two vote-getters advancing to the November general election to replace term-limited Governor Gavin Newsom. (Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images)

Airdate: Wednesday, June 3 at 10 AM

California voters cast their ballots in key races across the state on Tuesday, with the race to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom drawing a massive field of candidates. We’ll break down that race, in which Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer led the pack of Democrats facing off against Republican frontrunner Steve Hilton, and look at results for the state’s Congressional primaries, including the race to succeed former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Join us for a recap of the results and what they mean going into November’s general election.

Guests:

Marisa Lagos, politics correspondent, KQED; co-host, KQED's Political Breakdown

Guy Marzorati, correspondent, KQED's California Politics and Government Desk

Sydney Johnson, general assignment reporter, KQED News

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