California primary election live updates: Polls now closed, results to come

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California primary election live updates: Polls now closed, results to come

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What to Know

  • Voters will choose from an extensive field of candidates hoping to replace termed-out Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.
  • California puts all candidates on a single primary ballot regardless of party, and the top two finishers advance to the November general election.
  • In the East Bay, Alameda County residents will choose a new district attorney and Oakland voters will weigh in on several measures.
  • Several San Jose City Council seats are up for election.
  • San Francisco voters will decide on an earthquake safety bond and weigh in on two Board of Supervisor seats.

🗳️ Election results by county and state: Alameda | Contra Costa | Marin | Napa | San Francisco | San Mateo | Santa Clara | Solano | Sonoma California

Bay Area residents flocked to polls Tuesday on the last day to vote in the California primary.

The voting period began in early May with mail-in ballots. Polls are set to close at 8 p.m.

We’re tracking several high-profile races, including who will advance to the November election in California’s gubernatorial primary to replace termed-out Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Here are the latest updates:

 

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