Last updated: Wednesday, November 4, 2026 12:03PM GMT
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Voters have cast their ballot to decide the next California governor, Los Angeles’ next mayor, whether or not to pass 14 statewide propositions and more.
Polls closed in California, and Democrat Xavier Becerra was quickly projected to win in the governor’s race over Republican Steve Hilton.
Meanwhile, a winner has not been projected in the Los Angeles mayoral race as vote continue to be counted.
Here are live updates and everything you need to know about the midterm elections.
Key Headlines
Here’s how the news is developing.
Steve Hilton tells Becerra: ‘Enjoy it while it lasts’
Steve Hilton congratulated Xavier Becerra for winning the governor’s race, but also added this message: “We’re going to have a Republican governor in 2030.”
Steve Hilton congratulated Becerra for winning the governor’s race, but also added this message: “We’re going to have a Republican governor in 2030.”
2 hours and 19 minutes ago
Proposition 39 requiring voter ID fails
Proposition 39, which would have required voters to present a government-issued ID when voting in person, is projected to fail.
With 50% of the expected vote in, Proposition 39 has failed, with 60% of voters rejecting the proposition and 40% in favor.
If voting by mail, people would have to write the last 4 digits of their ID, or last 4 digits of their social security number on the outside of their ballot envelope.
The measure was backed by the California Republican Party. Supporters argue the measure would improve election security but opponents say Prop 39 would discourage people from voting.
LA County Sheriff Luna projected to win reelection
Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna is projected to win reelection, beating out challenger Alex Villanueva.
Bass holds nearly 10,000-vote lead over Raman in mayoral race
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is holding a nearly 10,000-vote lead over City Councilwoman Nithya Raman in the L.A. mayoral race as of 9:15 p.m.
Bass sits at 51% with a total of 292,876 votes, while Raman sits at 49% with 282,935 total votes, with 49% of the expected vote reporting.
