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But don't be like the 92% of California voters who haven't submitted their ballots yet -- make plans to vote as soon as you ...

With one week until California's primary election, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra is embracing a closing ...

After a surprisingly chaotic race, we’re finally getting a clearer picture of who’s likely to be the next governor of ...

Roughly 10 percent of Sacramento County voters have already mailed in their ballots.

Vote centers open for early in-person voting in all Voter’s Choice Act counties. June 2: Election Day. Polls open from 7 a.m.

Here's how to "ensure your vote counts," state officials say.

Voters across California will cast their ballots to weigh in on federal races and major statewide offices - including governor.

How are California primary elections different from ranked-choice voting?

CBS 8 reporters and political experts will cover key races in the June 2, 2026, primary from locations all across California.

With one week until the June 2 election, voter turnout across Northern California remains low.Shasta County has received just ...

More than 1.2 million ballots have been returned ahead of California’s primary election on June 2, according to a data firm used by political campaigns.