LIVE THREAD~Tense California governor’s race comes to a head: Key primaries to watch Tuesday

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 Tense California governor’s race comes to a head: Key primaries to watch Tuesday
by Julia Mueller - 06/02/26 6:00 AM ET

Voters in half a dozen states will vote in primaries on Tuesday, with the spotlight on the race to replace California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D).

Democrats crowded into the wide-open race, raising concerns that the splintered field could open the door for Republicans. But after controversy squeezed Democrat Eric Swalwell out of the running, support started to consolidate around former state Attorney General Xavier Becerra and billionaire Tom Steyer as the party’s top prospects.

Across the aisle, President Trump endorsed Republican Steve Hilton, but top two vote-getters will advance to November’s general election regardless of their party affiliation.

Tuesday’s primaries will also decide who leads Los Angeles, the second-largest city in the country — and cement key congressional races in Iowa, where Democrats see rare openings amid the fight for control in Washington.

New Jersey, South Dakota, Montana and New Mexico are also holding June 2 primaries. Here are six races to watch:

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https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5904640-key-primary-elections-california-iowa-new-jersey/

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Trump makes late-night endorsements in six states ahead of Tuesday primaries, including California
The president called Gavin Newsom 'Gavin Newscum' and said crime is increasing and taxes are the highest in the country
By Louis Casiano Fox News
Published June 2, 2026 12:20am EDT

President Trump has issued a series of endorsements ahead of Tuesday’s primary elections in California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota, including in gubernatorial, congressional and Senate races.

Among the candidates Trump has thrown his support behind is U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, who is seeking to become his state's next governor.

"As your next Governor, Randy will fight tirelessly to Grow the Economy, Cut Taxes and Regulations, Promote MADE IN THE U.S.A., Unleash American Energy DOMINANCE, Champion our Amazing Farmers and Ranchers, Empower Ethanol, Keep our Border SECURE, Stop Migrant Crime, Ensure LAW AND ORDER, Strengthen our incredible Military, Veterans, and Law Enforcement, Advance Election Integrity, and Defend our always under siege Second Amendment," Trump wrote on Truth Social.

In California — a state Trump and Republicans have routinely criticized over its majority Democratic leadership and are hoping to make gains in despite Democrats’ statewide dominance — Trump has endorsed Steve Hilton in the gubernatorial race. California uses a top-two primary system, in which all candidates appear on the same ballot and the two highest vote-getters advance to the general election regardless of party.

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https://www.foxnews.com/us/trump-makes-late-night-endorsements-six-states-ahead-tuesday-primaries-including-california

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