Spencer Pratt Lead Shrinks as Becerra Overtakes Hilton
Updated ballot counts from the June 5, 2026 California primary show shifting results in both the Los Angeles mayoral race and the California gubernatorial contest, as late-arriving mail-in ballots continue to be processed across the state.
Los Angeles Mayoral Race Update
Incumbent Mayor Karen Bass remains in first place with 35% of the vote.
The race for second place remains highly competitive, with reality TV personality Spencer Pratt holding 28.4% of the vote, while City Councilmember Nithya Raman continues to close the gap as additional mail-in ballots are counted.
Election officials say the margin between the two candidates has narrowed compared to earlier results released during election night reporting.
California Governor Race Shift
In the California gubernatorial race, Xavier Becerra has moved ahead of conservative commentator Steve Hilton following the latest ballot drop.
The shift reflects updated mail-in ballot counts that continue to be processed in multiple counties across the state.
Officials note that early results in California elections often change significantly as mail-in ballots are included in later updates.
Ongoing Ballot Counting
California election law requires continued counting of all valid mail-in and provisional ballots received within the legal deadline.
Election officials say results in both races remain preliminary as processing continues at county registrar offices.
Final certified results are expected once all ballots are reviewed and verified.
