Chaos in California: state braces for its most turbulent election in years
California is facing a turbulent election season with a primary election approaching. Voters are frustrated and uncertain about the candidates for governor, Los Angeles mayor, and congressional seats. The state's political landscape is complicated by a significant dissatisfaction with both state and national leadership.
- ▪Californians are heading into a primary election with little clarity on the candidates.
- ▪The race for governor features a tight contest among Democrats Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer and Republican Steve Hilton.
- ▪Three-quarters of Californians believe the nation is headed in the wrong direction, the highest since 2003.
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| Publication time | Sat, 30 May 2026 14:00:21 GMT |
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An election worker distributes ballots in vote-by-mail envelopes to be separated and tallied, in City of Industry, California, on May 28. Photograph: Los Angeles Times/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenAn election worker distributes ballots in vote-by-mail envelopes to be separated and tallied, in City of Industry, California, on May 28. Photograph: Los Angeles Times/Getty ImagesUS politicsChaos in California: state braces for its most turbulent election in yearsThere is little sign of clarity in the closing stretch of a campaign season for governor, Congress and LA mayorLauren Gambino in Los AngelesSat 30 May 2026 10.00 EDTLast modified on Sat 30 May 2026 10.01 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleCalifornians are frustrated and underwhelmed heading into Tuesday’s primary election,…
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