Follow live updates, analysis and highlights from 2026 election day's key races, such as California governor, Los Angeles mayor, L.A. city council and more.

Mayor Karen Bass is facing two main challengers from opposite ends of the political spectrum: Nithya Raman, a liberal City Council member and former ally of the mayor, and Spencer Pratt, a Republican reality television star whose house burned in the Palisades fire.

Follow the latest Trump administration news and primary coverage as election races unfold in New Jersey, California, Iowa and other states.

Bass secured a spot on the November ballot and Pratt was running in second place as of early Wednesday morning,

Spencer Pratt spent Election Day at Roscoe's House of Chicken 'N Waffles, contrasting his visit with Mayor Karen Bass and pushing his campaign.

Republican state Rep. James Gallagher, the former state Assembly minority leader, will join Congress as its newest member after winning California’s 1st District special election, NBC News projects.

California primary 2026: The Bee's latest coverage of election day, key races and early voting results.

Voters on Tuesday had their final say on their top two choices for the November general election ballot to represent them in the Assembly and state Senate.