Primaries shake up California, Iowa, and South Dakota races as late results roll in

Six states held primaries on Tuesday, delivering a mix of wins and unresolved races: in Iowa, Democrat Josh Turek won the Senate nomination while Trump-endorsed Randy Feenstra lost the GOP governor’s race to Zach Lahn; in California, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass advanced to the November ballot and Xavier Becerra is in a strong position for one of the two governor slots, though the second slot remains uncertain as late vote counts come in (with talk of a Hilton vs. Steyer showdown); in Montana, Democrat Alani Bankhead won the Senate nomination, boosting Democrats’ hopes; in South Dakota, Governor Larry Rhoden trailed in a crowded field and faces a potential runoff under the state’s rules. The results reflect mixed outcomes for Trump-endorsed candidates and Democrats’ strategies across red-leaning states, with California’s slow-count dynamics likely to shape the national map.