California voters choose finalists for governor, LA mayor (opens in new tab)

California voters are casting ballots Tuesday in a primary that will narrow races for governor, Los Angeles mayor and U.S. House seats before November contests. The governor’s race will determine which two candidates advance from a field of 61 hopefuls seeking to replace Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, who is barred by term limits from seeking a third term. California places candidates from all parties on one ballot, with the top two vote-getters advancing regardless of party. The leading candi...