Election 2026 updates: Latest on race for California governor and more

President Donald Trump on Tuesday urged his followers to vote for Hilton, a former Fox News TV host and British political adviser.

"He will work with me and the Federal Government, the money will flow because I have confidence in him (but not any of the others!), and we will MAKE CALIFORNIA GREAT AGAIN!" Trump wrote on Truth Social.

Meanwhile, Vice President J.D. Vance called Hilton a "good guy" and encouraged Californians to vote for him.

"California is such a beautiful state--it just needs better political leadership!" Vance wrote on X.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass wants a return trip to City Hall after a shaky first term.

Bass says she has made mistakes but also progress on homelessness, crime and other problems besetting the nation's second largest city.

Yet she is still trying to overcome fallout from her absence when the most destructive wildfire in LA history ignited in a wealthy seaside neighborhood in January 2025.

In Tuesday's primary, Bass faces challenges from both ends of the political spectrum in reality TV personality Spencer Pratt and progressive city council member Nithya Raman.

The last time San Francisco voters had someone other than Nancy Pelosi representing them in Congress, there were no self-driving taxis on the streets, no AI ads competing for space around the tie-dye shop in Haight-Ashbury. The youngest San Franciscans who could have voted then are now nearing retirement age.

Pelosi had long been quiet about the race but became more explicit when she endorsed San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan weeks before the primary.

"I know and love this district. I know the Congress, and I know Connie," Pelosi said. "I'm proud to endorse Democrat Connie Chan and ask you to join me in electing her to Congress."

Despite Pelosi's endorsement, recent polls show the race remains tight with State Sen. Scott Wiener leading and former tech executive and former chief of staff for Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio Cortez, Saikat Chakrabarti close behind.

The top two vote-getters will keep this race going all the way to November.

Polls officially opened at 7 am Tuesday for the Primary election in California.

Voters head to polls for California primary election

Voters can head to the numerous voting centers across the Central Valley and cast their ballot.

Click here to find the closest voting center to you.

Polls close at 8 pm. You are urged to stay in line even after 8 pm to still cast your vote.