About this episode
Reporters recap the results of the 2026 primary election night and discuss key races.
As part of KPBS' continuing election coverage, reporters share top results and discuss the races the day after election night. Big races such as the governor's race have not been called. But Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra have emerged as the two candidates with the most votes . Then, the AP called the Congressional District 48 race . Marni von Wilpert and Jim Desmond will advance to the November election. Plus, a look at local city council races and the non-primary homes tax. Guests: Jeanne Kuang , Capitol reporter, Cal Matters Andrew Bowen , metro reporter, KPBS Jake Gotta , Public Matters host, KPBS Gustavo Solis , investigative border reporter, KPBS
People in this episode
Guests: Marni von Wilpert, Jim Desmond, Jeanne Kuang, Andrew Bowen, Jake Gotta, Gustavo Solis
Topics covered
- 2026 primary election
- election results
- local races
- governor's race
- Congressional District 48
- city council races
- non-primary homes tax
Keywords
- 2026 primary election
- election night
- governor's race
- Congressional District 48
- local city council races
- non-primary homes tax
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Organizations: KPBS, Cal Matters, AP
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