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Live primary election results tonight: US House races
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We'll get our first results shortly after the polls close at 8 p.m. tonight.
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What’s at stake
There are five key U.S. House races in the state's 2026 midterm election that could determine party controls of Congress in President Donald Trump's final two years in office. But only one is in Southern California: District 48. More on that below.
The rest of the SoCal races in L.A. and Orange counties seen here are expected to fall along party lines, with the top two vote getters facing off in November.
Why these races matter
Members of the U.S. House of Representatives run for election every two years, putting all 52 California seats on the 2026 primary ballot. Democrats hope to leverage voter discontent with Trump and oust Republicans from control of the chamber.
The road to a majority could run through California, where congressional districts were redrawn under Proposition 50. Five seats currently in Republican hands could flip to Democrats. Contests in the Central Valley and San Diego County are on national watch lists of closest races in the country.
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In Southern California, however, few races are considered to be competitive when it comes to which party's candidate is likely to win. With that one exception: District 48. Democrats are targeting this San Diego-area seat currently held by Republican Rep. Darrell Issa. It covers most of East and North County San Diego and parts of Riverside County, including Palm Springs. Its voter makeup shifted from deep red to slightly blue under Proposition 50.
Go deeper on the issues
- Guide to U.S. House of Representatives races (LAist)
- Who’s running for Congress in California? These races could determine the majority (CalMatters)
- California will play a big role in the fight for power in Congress. Tuesday's primary sets the stage (L.A. Times)
About the vote count
For LAist's charts showing vote counts, we get numbers directly from the L.A. County and Orange County registrars of voters for local races. Totals are updated on our site as soon as possible after the registrars provide new tallies. For statewide races, counts come from the California Secretary of State's Office.
Keep in mind that, in tight races particularly, the winner may not be determined for days or weeks after election day. That's because early voting and mail-in ballots have fundamentally reshaped how votes are counted and when election results are known. In L.A. County, for example, updates on the counting are expected to continue through June 26. After the polls close on election night, expect updates every 15 minutes or so through the early morning hours Wednesday. After that, expect updated counts around 5 p.m. on the following days: June 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 18, 24 and 26. Final results must be certified by July 10.
Our priority during the vote count will be sharing outcomes and election calls only when they have been thoroughly checked and vetted by journalists. To that end, we will report when candidates concede and otherwise rely on NPR and the Associated Press for race calls (before official results). We will not report the calls or projections of other news outlets. You can find more about NPR's and the AP's process for counting votes and calling races here, here and here.
Tracking your ballot
You can track the status of your ballot through California's BallotTrax website.
If your mail-in ballot has any problems (like a missing or mismatched signature), your county registrar must contact you to give you a chance to fix it.
Official results
The California Secretary of State's Office is required to certify the final vote tallies by July 10, marking the official end of the 2026 primary election.
LAist's Voter Game Plan will be back in the fall to help you prepare for the Nov. 3 general election.
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