What to Know About the California Primary Election
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- The California primary election is set to influence the state's political landscape for years, with key issues including high living costs, immigration concerns, and climate change threats.
- Voter engagement has been low, especially in the gubernatorial race, but interest is expected to rise with upcoming televised debates and the start of early voting.
- The most critical race is to replace term-limited Governor Gavin Newsom, with no clear frontrunner emerging among the Democratic candidates.
- In Los Angeles, voters will also decide whether to re-elect Mayor Karen Bass or support challengers, including a former City Council member and a reality TV personality.
