California Primary Vote Count Delayed, Governor and LA Mayor Races Remain Unresolved

California’s June 2, 2026 primary left the governor’s and Los Angeles mayoral contests without final results as the state continues to count mail‑in ballots. Early tallies show Republican former TV host Steve Hilton leading the gubernatorial race with roughly 27‑28% of the vote, followed by Democrat Xavier Becerra at about 25% and billionaire Tom Steyer near 20%. In Los Angeles, incumbent Mayor Karen Bass holds a lead of about 35%, with Republican Spencer Pratt around 30% and city councilmember Nithya Raman near 22%. State officials say the count may take up to 36 days; about 58‑60% of ballots have been processed so far. Critics argue the prolonged process fuels misinformation, with President Trump posting “Why the vote counting DELAY???” and questioning the integrity of the election. Secretary of State Shirley Weber emphasized that “accuracy comes before speed.” Meanwhile, a lawsuit filed by Judicial Watch alleges that more than 870,000 dead or moved voters remain on the rolls, potentially receiving ballots. The suit targets Secretary of State Shirley Weber for failing to enforce the federal National Voter Registration Act. Discussions also reference 2016 legislation that expanded ballot‑harvesting and extended the post‑election counting window, which some say benefits Democrats. The combination of a tightly contested race, a slow counting system, and legal challenges has kept the outcomes in limbo for days.