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See the latest updates on the 2026 California primary election.

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Tallying votes in the 2026 California primary could take days — or even weeks. By state law, county officials have up to 30 days to formally certify election results, the California Secretary of State’s Office said.

What to Know Vote centers are open in California until 8 p.m. in the statewide primary election. In the race for governor, Democrats Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer, and Republican Steve Hilton appear to have separated from the pack among likely primary voters,