California Voters Head to the Polls in Crucial Primary Election. On Tuesday, the Golden State will witness a pivotal moment in its electoral landscape as voters narrow down the crowded field of gubernatorial hopefuls from 61 candidates to just two. The highly anticipated primary election will also see California voters select their preferred candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives, with a new congressional map set to significantly alter the state's electoral dynamics. The new map, approved by voters in a 2025 ballot measure, is expected to have a major impact on the state's political landscape, potentially reshaping the balance of power in Washington.
Two candidates for California governor will emerge from a massive field of 61 hopefuls in a state primary on Tuesday, when voters will also select U.S. House nominees using a new map they approved in a 2025 ballot measure.
