{"id":5859,"date":"2026-06-05T22:01:37","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T22:01:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandiegorelocationnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/05\/california-primary-election-roundup-turnout-tight-races-and-runoffs-2\/"},"modified":"2026-06-05T22:01:37","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T22:01:37","slug":"california-primary-election-roundup-turnout-tight-races-and-runoffs-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sandiegorelocationnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/05\/california-primary-election-roundup-turnout-tight-races-and-runoffs-2\/","title":{"rendered":"California primary election roundup: Turnout, tight races and runoffs"},"content":{"rendered":"<article><!-- --><!-- --><!-- WPS-5038 -- removed the script from WPS and added the placeholder for trinity player --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- CONTENT --><!--[--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>From a reality TV star\u2019s mayoral bid to presidential claims of voter fraud, California\u2019s 2026 primary election dominated headlines this week as ballot counting continues in key statewide races.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/sandiegorelocationnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/05\/endangered-river-district-market-project-sees-signs-of-hope-heres-what-to-know-2\/\">Endangered River District market project sees signs of hope. Here\u2019s what to know<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a digest of top election stories:<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>President Donald Trump accused California Democrats of stealing votes without evidence as ballots from Tuesday\u2019s primary continued to be counted. California Secretary of State Shirley Weber defended the state\u2019s process, stating \u201cAccuracy comes before speed.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Former \u201cThe Hills\u201d reality TV personality Spencer Pratt appears poised to advance to the Nov. 3 runoff election against Democrat Mayor Karen Bass. Pratt has raised $3.75 million in contributions \u2014 nearly ten times more than Bass between April 19 and May 16 \u2014 and received an endorsement from President Trump.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Republican gubernatorial front-runner Steve Hilton and the California GOP unveiled the \u201cVictory \u201826\u201d slate of endorsed candidates for the state\u2019s eight executive offices. The slate promises to address California\u2019s high poverty rate, unemployment and cost of living if elected in November.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>California voters turned out for the state\u2019s primary election, casting ballots in statewide races including governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general. Take a look at photos from different election parties throughout the night.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Steve Hilton wowed a crowd at his election-night rally by showing off a custom-made jacket with U.S. and California flags sewn into the lining.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Democrats showed a significant surge in ballot returns at the end of the voting period, though early voting lagged behind 2022 levels. As of Wednesday morning, voters had turned in more than 5 million ballots, with county turnout ranging from 20% to 25%.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><em>This report was produced with the assistance of a proprietary tool powered by artificial intelligence based on our own originally reported, written and published content. Before publishing, journalists reviewed this content in compliance with McClatchy Media\u2019s AI policy.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/sandiegorelocationnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/05\/a-pride-celebration-is-coming-to-elk-grove-heres-where-and-when-2\/\">A Pride celebration is coming to Elk Grove. 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