What You Need to Know Before June 2, 2026
California Primary Election Information
What You Need to Know Before June 2, 2026
The California Primary Election will take place on June 2, 2026. Whether you are a first-time voter or a longtime participant, this guide is designed to help parents, caregivers, and home visiting professionals in Los Angeles County understand what’s on the ballot and how to make their voices heard.
How California’s Primary Election Works
California uses a “top-two” primary system, meaning all candidates appear on the same ballot regardless of political party. The two candidates who receive the most votes move on to the November General Election.
For voter-nominated offices such as:
U.S. Congress
California State Senate
California State Assembly
…the top two candidates advance to November even if one candidate receives more than 50% of the vote.
For local nonpartisan offices — including Mayor, City Council, and County Board of Supervisors — a candidate who wins more than 50% of the vote in June is elected outright. If no candidate reaches that threshold, the top two candidates advance to a November runoff.
Key Election Dates
What’s on the Ballot
Statewide Races
The June 2 ballot includes:
U.S. Congressional races
California State Senate races
California State Assembly races
Statewide constitutional offices
Two special Congressional primaries will also take place:
Congressional District 1 – Special Primary on June 2, 2026
Congressional District 14 – Special Primary on June 16, 2026
Los Angeles County Races
Board of Supervisors
Two of the five Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors seats are up for election.
1st District: Supervisor Hilda Solis is term-limited, making this an open seat.
3rd District: Supervisor Lindsey Horvath is running for re-election.
Candidates for these nonpartisan offices must receive more than 50% of the vote in June to avoid a November runoff.
Sheriff
Incumbent Sheriff Robert Luna is seeking re-election.
Assessor
Incumbent Assessor Jeffrey Prang is running for another term.
LA County Ballot Measure
Measure ER: A proposed sales tax increase dedicated to county health services.
YES Vote: Approves a sales tax increase to support county health services
NO Vote: Keeps current tax and funding levels unchanged
City of Los Angeles Races
The City of Los Angeles will hold:
Primary Nominating Election: June 2, 2026
General Municipal Election: November 3, 2026
Mayor
Several candidates are running in the nonpartisan mayoral primary, including incumbent Karen Bass, Rae Chen Huang, Adam Miller, Spencer Pratt, and Nithya Raman.
If no candidate receives more than 50% of the vote, the top two candidates will move on to the November runoff election.
City Attorney
Candidates include:
Hydee Feldstein Soto
Aida Ashouri
John McKinney
Marissa Roy
City Controller
Candidates include:
Kenneth Mejia
Zach Sokoloff
City Council
Eight City Council seats are up for election:
Districts 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, and 15
LAUSD Board of Education
Three LAUSD Board seats are on the ballot:
Districts 2, 4, and 6
Incumbents Rocío Rivas, Nick Melvoin, and Kelly Gonez are each facing challengers.
City of Los Angeles Ballot Measures
Measure CB: Would apply the city’s cannabis business tax to unlicensed marijuana dispensaries.
YES Vote: Apply taxes to unlicensed cannabis businesses
NO Vote: Do not apply taxes to unlicensed businesses
Measure TC: Would require online travel companies (like Expedia or Priceline) to pay city hotel taxes.
YES Vote: Online travel companies share responsibility for hotel taxes
NO Vote: No change to current tax structure
Measure TT: Would temporarily raise hotel taxes ahead of the 2028 Olympics
YES Vote: Raise hotel taxes by 2% before the Olympics, then partially reduce them afterward
NO Vote: No temporary tax increase
Three Ways to Vote in California
Vote by Mail
Every active registered voter receives a mail ballot. Ballots must be postmarked by June 2 and received by June 9.
Vote Early In-Person
Secure drop boxes open May 5, 2026. Early vote centers open May 23, 2026.
Vote on Election Day
Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on June 2. Same-day voter registration is available.
Helpful Voting Resources
The Los Angeles County Perinatal and Early Childhood Home Visitation Consortium is a nonpartisan organization. This blog is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement of any candidate, party, or ballot measure position.