California primary results could take days. Here's why
Gov. Gavin Newsom has urged election offices to accurately count votes as quickly as lawfully possible.

Republican Steve Hilton is sitting in the lead for California's top-two primary election, but that could change soon.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has urged election offices to accurately count votes as quickly as lawfully possible.
New Mexico's GOP gubernatorial primary produced a nominee Tuesday as Republicans aim to reclaim the governor's office for the first time since 2019.
One of the busiest primary election nights in the cycle yielded some upset wins and changes of fortune. It’s too early to call the full fields for California governor and Los Angeles mayor, though incumbent Mayor Karen Bass secured a spot in the runoff. Full results could take days. In Iowa, businessman Zach Lahn beat Rep.…
Republicans and Democrats all compete together in the unusual primary to set the one-on-one race in November. Two Democrats and one Republican were in close contention.
CBS News projects that incumbent Mayor Karen Bass will advance to the November election, while her opponents, Councilmember Nithya Raman and political newcomer Spencer Pratt, compete for the final spot.
Spencer Pratt appears on track to advance to a November runoff against LA Mayor Karen Bass after no candidate cleared 50% in Tuesday's primary.
Zach Lahn defeated Rep. Randy Feenstra in the Iowa Republican gubernatorial primary, marking President Trump's first major primary loss of the 2026 midterm election cycle.
South Dakota’s crowded GOP primary for governor advanced to a July runoff on Tuesday after no candidate was able to secure at least 35 percent of the vote. Business owner Toby Doeden led the four-way field with 30.6 percent, according to Decision Desk HQ. Incumbent Gov. Larry Rhoden (R) narrowly secured the second runoff spot,…