California and Minnesota Hold Primary Elections for Governor and Other Offices

California held its all-party primary election for governor and other statewide offices on June 2, 2026. Because term limits barred Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom from seeking re-election, a large field of candidates entered the race. Democrat Xavier Becerra, a former Cabinet secretary, and Republican Steve Hilton, a commentator endorsed by Trump, advanced from the primary to the November general election. Separately, Minnesota held its state primary on August 10, 2026, to narrow candidate fields ahead of the November general election. The primary included contests for governor, U.S. Senate, U.S. House seats, and state legislative races. Reporting noted a competitive Republican primary for governor in Minnesota, though specific candidates and vote totals were not detailed in available reporting. The two elections are unrelated events occurring in different states at different times, both serving as steps toward each state's November general election. Results of Minnesota's primary races, including which candidates advanced, were not specified in the available reporting. Further details on down-ballot outcomes in both states, including final vote counts and additional advancing candidates beyond those named for California, remain unreported in the supplied materials.