June 2, 2026: Statewide Direct Primary Election
California will hold its statewide direct primary election on June 2, 2026. California has a top-two primary system in which the top two candidates, regardless of party affiliation, progress to the general election in November. Along with voting for candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives and the California state legislature, voters will also vote for candidates for the offices of Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and other statewide offices.