Election 2026 updates: Latest on race for California governor and more
Last updated: Wednesday, June 3, 2026 8:29PM GMT
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Millions of Central Valley and California residents have cast their ballots for several key races across the region and state. Action News has live coverage from across California as election results start to come in.
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The latest on the race for California State Assembly District 31
Three candidates are vying to replace Assemblymember Joaquin Arambula, who represents District 31 in the California State Assembly.
The candidates are Fresno City Councilmember and Democrat Annalisa Perea and non-profit leader and Democrat Sandra Celedon and retired engineering technician Republican Jim Polsgrove.
The latest on the race to figure out who will replace the termed-out assemblymember, Joaquin Arambula.
Perea hosted an election night party in central Fresno on Tuesday night, where she addressed her supporters, telling them she is full steam ahead for the next several months.
Incumbent Rep. Vince Fong and Democrat Sandra Van Scotter advance to runoff, ABC News projects
ABC News projects Incumbent Rep. Vince Fong and Democrat Sandra Van Scotter will advance to the November general election for U.S. House in California's 20th Congressional District.
The race for California State Senate District 14 seat
A key race that's being watched across California is playing out in Fresno County.
Candidates Democratic Assemblymember Esmeralda Soria, Democratic Sanger City Councilmember Esmeralda Hurtado and Republican Merced City Councilmember Darin DuPont are all vying for California's State Senate District 14's seat.
A key race that's being watched across California is playing out in Fresno County.
Assemblywoman Esmerelda Soria addressed her supporters in central Fresno on Tuesday, pleased with the initial results, adding that her numbers looked good.
She was full of energy as she said she is looking forward to November.
District 14 stretches from Merced to Coalinga and includes Los Banos, parts of Fresno and Sanger.
Karen Bass advances to November runoff for LA mayor, ABC News projects
With just under 50% of the expected votes counted, ABC News projects that incumbent Karen Bass will advance to the November runoff for Los Angeles mayor.
On Tuesday night, Bass was leading the pack with 37% of the vote. She would need over 50% of the vote to outright win the election and avoid a runoff.
ABC News has not yet projected who Bass' opponent will be in the November election. At last check, Spencer Pratt was in second place with 30% of the vote, followed by Nithya Raman with 21%.
