Election Day is finally here in California, and ballots are due in drop boxes or at polling locations by 8 p.m.
The race to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom has loomed large in media coverage and political advertisements, but there’s a lot more on the ballot. Here’s what we will be watching closely tonight and in the days to come as votes continue to be counted.
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First, one reminder: California has a top-two primary system, meaning the top two vote-getters in statewide races and congressional races move on to the November runoff — regardless of party affiliation.