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Voting Polls Open Today in L.A.

By on June 2, 2026

Today, Tuesday, June 2, 2026, is California’s Statewide Direct Primary Election. Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Los Angeles County voters are deciding several important races in addition to the governor’s contest.

Governor of California

With Governor Gavin Newsom term-limited, voters are choosing which two candidates advance to the November general election under California’s “top-two” primary system. Major contenders include:

  • Xavier Becerra
  • Tom Steyer
  • Steve Hilton
  • Katie Porter
  • Antonio Villaraigosa
  • Tony Thurmond

The top two finishers, regardless of party, will move on to the November election.

Los Angeles Mayor

One of the most closely watched races in California is the race for Mayor of Los Angeles. Incumbent:

  • Karen Bass

Is facing challenges from:

  • Nithya Raman
  • Spencer Pratt
  • Several other candidates

The top two candidates will likely advance to a November runoff. Key campaign issues include wildfire recovery, homelessness, public safety, housing, and economic recovery.

U.S. House of Representatives

Los Angeles-area voters are also helping determine several congressional races. California’s newly redrawn congressional districts have attracted national attention because they could affect control of the U.S. House of Representatives. Competitive districts include parts of Los Angeles County, Orange County, and the Central Valley.

Los Angeles City Races

Depending on your address, your ballot may also include:

  • Los Angeles City Council races
  • Los Angeles Unified School District Board races
  • City Attorney races (where applicable)
  • City Controller races (where applicable)

Los Angeles City Ballot Measures

Los Angeles city voters are deciding several local measures, including:

  • Proposition CB — Applying cannabis business taxes to unlicensed cannabis businesses.
  • Proposition TC — Applying hotel occupancy taxes to online travel companies.

Los Angeles County Ballot Measures

County voters are considering several funding and tax proposals, including:

  • Measure ER, a county sales-tax proposal that supporters say would help fund healthcare and other county services.
  • Other local city and district measures depending on where you live.

What Los Angeles County Voters Are Talking About

The biggest issues driving today’s election include:

  • Homelessness and housing affordability
  • Recovery from the 2025 wildfire season
  • Public safety
  • Transportation and infrastructure
  • Healthcare funding
  • Cost of living
  • The future direction of California after the Newsom administration

Because Los Angeles County contains 88 cities and hundreds of special districts, there is no single countywide ballot beyond the statewide offices and county measures. Your exact ballot depends on your home address.

On Every Los Angeles County Ballot

California State Offices

All Los Angeles County voters are voting on:

  • Governor
  • Lieutenant Governor
  • Secretary of State
  • Attorney General
  • State Controller
  • State Treasurer
  • Insurance Commissioner
  • Superintendent of Public Instruction
  • State Board of Equalization (district dependent)
  • State Assembly (district dependent)
  • State Senate (district dependent)
  • U.S. House of Representatives (district dependent)

Los Angeles County Measure

Measure ER

  • Would increase the county sales tax from 9.75% to 10.25% for five years.
  • Revenue would support county health care, public health, trauma centers, emergency preparedness, and related services.

If You Live in the City of Los Angeles

In addition to state and county races, City of Los Angeles voters are voting on:

Mayor of Los Angeles

Major candidates include:

  • Karen Bass
  • Nithya Raman
  • Spencer Pratt
  • Other qualified candidates.

Los Angeles City Council

Only certain council districts have elections this year. Whether a council race appears depends on your district.

City Ballot Measures

Proposition CB

  • Applies the city’s cannabis business tax to unlicensed cannabis operators.

Proposition TC

  • Requires online travel companies to pay hotel occupancy taxes based on the full amount charged to customers.

Measure TT

  • Increases hotel and short-term rental taxes to help fund city services and major upcoming events such as the Olympics.

If You Live in Long Beach

Long Beach voters generally have:

  • Statewide races
  • Congressional, Assembly, and Senate races
  • County Measure ER

Depending on your district, you may also have:

  • Long Beach Unified School District races
  • Community college district races
  • Special district measures.

If You Live in Inglewood

Inglewood voters generally have:

  • Statewide races
  • County Measure ER
  • District-based congressional and legislative races

Some precincts may also have:

  • School district elections
  • Local funding measures.

If You Live in Downey

Downey voters generally have:

  • Statewide races
  • County Measure ER
  • Legislative and congressional races

Some areas may also include:

  • School district measures
  • Community college district elections.

If You Live in South Gate

South Gate voters generally have:

  • Statewide races
  • County Measure ER
  • Congressional and legislative races

Additional local district measures may appear depending on precinct boundaries.

If You Live in Vernon

Vernon is unique because it has a very small residential population. Vernon voters generally have:

  • Statewide races
  • County Measure ER
  • Congressional, Assembly, and State Senate races

Most Vernon voters will not see Los Angeles City Mayor or Los Angeles City ballot measures because Vernon is an independent city.

Election Day Information

Polls are open today until 8:00 PM. Vote-by-mail ballots must be postmarked today or deposited at an official ballot drop box or vote center before 8:00 PM.

 

 

 

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