Reality TV star and ex-Downing Street adviser loom over California primary showdown

Voters across several states vote in primaries that will signal Democratic mood and Trump-era GOP dynamics ahead of the midterms. In California, a jungle primary could lead to a three-way race for governor featuring Xavier Becerra, Steve Hilton and Tom Steyer, while Los Angeles’s mayoral contest could pit incumbent Karen Bass against reality TV figure Spencer Pratt; San Francisco’s race to replace Nancy Pelosi adds to the high-stakes lineup. With President Trump’s approval at a record low, Democrats are hopeful about retaking Congress, while Iowa’s crowded GOP field tests Trump’s grip despite a nomination threshold and potential delays in tallying results.