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The ranked-choice voting tabulation for the 2026 Maine Primary has concluded, naming Bobby Charles as the Republican Governor nominee, Hannah Pingree as the Democratic Governor nominee, and Matt Dunlap as the Democratic nominee for Congressional District 2.
Millions of ballots remain to be counted in California’s jungle-primary races for governor and Los Angeles mayor. Democrats Xavier Becerra and Karen Bass are likely to advance to November, but Republican Steve Hilton and other challengers could shape the outcome. Voters’ broad frustration over homelessness, inflation, and governance, plus the state’s top-two system and structural hurdles, make this race unusually unsettled and suggest Republicans still have a path in a state that is often believed to be safely Democratic.
California’s crowded governor’s race has Democrats divided and turnout unusually slow as the top-two primary nears, with about 60 candidates and no clear front-runner; voters are weighing familiar figures like Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer against others, while a Republican field including Steve Hilton could tilt outcomes if Dems don’t consolidate. Polls show Becerra and Hilton leading among likely voters, with Steyer, Bianco, and Porter also in the mix, but many voters remain undecided and wary of billionaires or establishment politicians, resulting in a cautious, less-than-excited mood among partisans.
Independent expenditure committees have poured a record $79.6 million into California’s governor race ahead of the June 2 primary, with donors ranging from PG&E and the California Chamber of Commerce to Silicon Valley figures and unions backing or opposing candidates. The funds, which can’t coordinate with campaigns, are fueling a high-stakes ad war—targeting Tom Steyer while backing frontrunners Xavier Becerra and Matt Mahan—showing how outside money is reshaping the race in the post-Citizens United era.
Former Portland Trail Blazers center Chris Dudley announced a second bid to become Oregon governor as a Republican, arguing for less divisiveness and a focus on public safety, affordability and education. Dudley, who came within two points of defeating Gov. John Kitzhaber in 2010, will face a GOP primary that includes state Sen. Christine Drazan. In a state where Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek's approval has hovered under 50% and Democrats hold a registration edge, the race is uphill for Republicans, even as donors like Nike co-founder Phil Knight have backed GOP efforts in Oregon.
Washington state's governor race between Democrat Bob Ferguson and Republican Dave Reichert is being tracked county-by-county using an interactive map by KING 5. Initial election results are released shortly after 8 p.m. on Election Day, with more results following in the subsequent days. Ferguson, the current state attorney general, and Reichert, a former U.S. representative, are vying to replace outgoing Governor Jay Inslee. Key campaign issues include public safety, housing, affordability, and healthcare.
Democrat Josh Stein has been elected as North Carolina's governor, defeating Republican Mark Robinson in a race marked by Robinson's controversial remarks and extreme rhetoric. Stein, the state's first Jewish governor, focused his campaign on his record as attorney general and opposition to Robinson's divisive comments. Robinson, who faced backlash and loss of support from Republican leaders, was linked to inflammatory statements and an online persona, which he denied. Despite North Carolina's conservative leanings, Robinson's campaign failed to gain traction, resulting in a significant loss.
Democrat Josh Stein has been projected as the winner of the North Carolina governor race, securing 53.6% of the votes against Republican Mark Robinson, who garnered 41.9%. With 21% of the expected votes counted, Stein leads significantly, while Independent candidate Mike Ross received 2.8% of the votes. The election results are still being updated as more votes are counted.
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves has won the Republican nomination for a second term and will face Democrat Brandon Presley in the November election. Reeves defeated two first-time candidates, while Presley ran unopposed. The general election is expected to be competitive, with Presley highlighting the struggles of working families and advocating for Medicaid expansion and the elimination of the state's tax on groceries. Reeves, on the other hand, opposes Medicaid expansion and emphasizes his conservative policies, including limiting the rights of transgender individuals. Independent candidate Gwendolyn Gray will also be on the ballot.
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves is facing two Republican challengers, John Witcher and David Hardigree, in the state's primary election on Tuesday, while Democrat Brandon Presley is running unopposed for the Democratic nomination. Reeves, who is seeking a second term, highlights the state's low unemployment rate and job growth, while Presley emphasizes the struggles of working-class Mississippians. The winner of the primary will face independent candidate Gwendolyn Gray in the general election on November 7.