California is perhaps the most Democratic state in the Union. Of the 80 seats in the Legislative Assembly, 60 are Democrats and 20 are Republicans. Likewise, of the 40 seats in the state Senate, 30 are Democrats and only 10 are Republicans.

This difference has increased in recent years, as the weight of the Latino vote has grown and, in parallel, the hostility of Republicans against immigrants.

In this, this state is unique.

The elections on June 2 are primaries. There is no limit on the number of candidates for each position. Whoever receives half plus one of the votes wins. Otherwise, the two who received the most votes will face each other in the November general elections.

Governor

The gubernatorial candidates likely to advance to the second round are: Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services (2021-2025), Attorney General of California (2017-2021) and before that and since 1993, federal congressman. The latest PPIC survey awards him 23% of the voting intention.

He is a moderate Latino Democrat, with a history of strong resistance against Trump, commitment to defending living wages, reducing gas costs and insurance rates. He is for sanctuary cities and states and immigration reform with a citizenship option.

He is followed in preference with 20% by Republican Steve Hilton, with 20%. He is a conservative, populist, British and American political commentator, former political advisor to the British Prime Minister and a long-time contributor to Fox News. Without electoral experience or public office. Trump has endorsed it.

With 15% of support is Tom Steyer, Democrat, whose main advantage is his $2.8 billion; He has already invested 210 million in the campaign. Steyer is the most left-wing candidate of the first four, based on his proposal to increase taxes on the richest. The corporations he attacks spent more than 70 million against him.

He is followed with 13% by Chad Bianco, Republican and Sheriff of Riverside County and the clearest exponent of MAGA.

Los Angeles City Hall

For residents of the city of Los Angeles, the most important race is that of mayor. 16 candidates appear on the ballot, three of them relevant.

Democrat Karen Bass seeks re-election based on her aggressive work to replenish Los Angeles from the 2025 fires, homelessness, economic situation that throws families onto the streets. She is an experienced activist. He has led Los Angeles out of a billion-dollar budget deficit by avoiding extreme austerity measures and protecting essential services. Violent crime declined steadily; homicides are historically low, although the trend is partly national.

She is challenged by Spencer Pratt, a Republican supporter of Donald Trump, star of a reality show and who lost his home during the Palisades wildfire. He promises to “disinfect the city with our light.”

Los Angeles Councilwoman Nithya Raman is the challenger from the left. He added his candidacy at the last minute, thwarting a relatively simple campaign by Bass. Advocates for rent stabilization, tenant protections, labor rights, housing creation, and worker protections. Bass shares these objectives but conditions them on the advancement of the municipal economy.

Likewise, voters will elect councilors in districts 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13 and 15.

Other charges

Residents of Los Angeles County and areas of other counties with which it shares districts will elect numerous public officials: 20 congressmen, 28 assembly members and at least seven state senators.

Additionally, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, State Comptroller, State Treasurer, Attorney General, Superintendent of Public Instruction and Insurance Commissioner.

In the county, we will be voting for two Supervisors, Districts 1 and 3, as well as the Sheriff and County Assessor.

Additionally, in the Board of Education of the Unified School District districts 2, 4 and 6.

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