| The Golden Ticket Did Shine! Primary Election Summary: As of Wednesday Evening The following provides an overview of the Primary Election results as they stand on Wednesday evening. Please note that ballot drops will continue for the next four weeks, which may affect some races. However, several contests already have clear outcomes. Statewide Results Steve Hilton emerged as a major winner in the statewide races, leading the “jungle” primary with 27.8% of the overall vote. He is ahead of Democratic candidate Xavier Becerra, who currently holds 25.4%. This result is especially notable considering that CAGOP Delegates were divided and did not endorse a Republican candidate. In heavily Democratic Los Angeles County, Hilton achieved 22.9%, a strong showing for a Republican, while his main Republican rival, Chad Bianco, received 7%. Given these results, Hilton and Becerra appear set to be the main contenders for the Governor’s office in the general election. The “Golden Ticket” strategy proved effective, as teamwork ensured that all their candidates advanced to the November General Election. Gloria Romero also achieved a significant result, securing the highest percentage at 19.9%, and even outperformed the incumbent Lieutenant Governor, Fiona Ma. Other Republican candidates also performed well, with Michael Gates (for Attorney General) and Herb Morgan (for Controller) advancing to the General Election. Additional Republican candidates moving forward include Don Wagner for Secretary of State, Jennifer Hawks for State Treasurer, and Sonia Shaw for Superintendent of Public Instruction. The contest for Insurance Commissioner was highly competitive, with 11 candidates, including five Republicans. Despite CAGOP endorsement, Stacy Korsgaden is currently in third place, trailing Democrats Jane Kim and Ben Allen. Similarly, no Republican candidates for the State Board of Equalization in LA County qualified for the next round, highlighting the challenges of the jungle primary system, where Republican votes are often split, allowing two Democrats to advance. City of Los Angeles The mayoral race captured national attention as Spencer Pratt advanced to the November General Election. Although Karen Bass and Nithya Raman were considered the frontrunners, Spencer Pratt’s unconventional and disciplined campaign, supported by adept use of social media and a focus on issues, allowed him to surpass expectations. He not only prevented Bass from securing an automatic second term but also defeated Nithya Raman. The question now is whether Pratt can maintain this momentum. Traci Park (City Council District 11) and Kenneth Mejia (City Controller) both secured victories by winning over 50% of the vote, ensuring their effective re-election. In contrast, City Attorney incumbent Hydee Feldstein Soto received only 19% of the vote and will not advance, leaving John McKinney and Marissa Roy to compete in November. In the LAUSD School Board race, Nick Melvoin was re-elected with a decisive majority, earning well over 50% of the vote. Legislative Races Larry Thompson performed strongly and, as of this report, trails Brad Sherman by just 0.1%, with 36.5% of the vote. Thompson may have benefited from Proposition 50, which redistricted Simi Valley and conservative areas of Ventura County into his district. Ted Nordblum faced competition from another Republican but ultimately prevailed and will advance to the November election. In the State Senate race, Republican G. Rick Marshall led a field of ten candidates, surpassing Kristina Irwin, and will be the Republican candidate in the November election. County Races Lindsey Horvath was re-elected with 63% of the vote. The contest for County Sheriff will be between former Sheriff Alex Villanueva and incumbent Sheriff Robert Luna. Jeffrey Prang was re-elected as County Assessor with 57% of the vote. Measures Voters expressed opposition to higher taxes, as County Measure ER, which would have increased sales taxes, appears to have been defeated with 52.7% voting “NO.” However, voters approved taxes on cannabis businesses, passing City Measures CB and TB. In contrast, City Measure TT, which would have imposed taxes on out-of-town visitors during the Olympics, did not pass. Judicial Races Several judgeships were decisively settled, while others remain too close to call and will be decided in November. Judges who achieved clear victories include: Irene Lee, Binh Dang, Ann Maurer, Ben Forer, David Walgren, Pat Connolly, Mariela Torres, Gloria Marin, Ryan Dibble, and Candice Henry. Reflection on the Primary System With 61 candidates running for Governor and numerous lengthy ballot pages, the biggest “loser” in this election appears to be the jungle primary system itself. Only time will tell if voters decide to return to the previous primary system, which may have produced stronger candidates and less confusion. |
| PACIFIC PALISADES REPUBLICAN CLUB VOTER GUIDE PRIMARY– ENDING JUNE 2, 2026 CA STATEWIDE OFFICES Governor — Steve Hilton (There are 61 candidates, read carefully!) Lt Governor — Gloria Romero Secretary of State — Don Wagner Controller — Herb Morgan Treasurer — Jennifer Hawks Attorney General — Michael Gates Insurance Commissioner — Stacy Korsgaden State Board of Equalization 3 — Carlo Basail Super Public Instruction — Sonja Shaw LEGISLATIVE OFFICES CA State Senator 24 — Kristina Irwin CA State Assembly 42 — Ted Nordblum US Congress Rep 32 — Larry Thompson CITY OF LOS ANGELES Mayor — Spencer Pratt (SEE ENDORSEMENT BELOW) City Attorney — John McKinney City Controller — No preference City Council 11 — Traci Irene Park LA Unified District 4 — Nick Melvoin CITY OF LA MUNICIPAL MEASURES Measure CB (cannabis tax) — No Measure TC (hotel tax) — No Measure TT (online hotel tax) — No COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES Supervisor 3RD District — Tonia Arey Sheriff — Alex Villanueva County Assessor — Jeffrey Prang COUNTY MEASURES ER (essential svc sales tax) — NO JUDGES OF COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT 002 — Robert Draper 014 — Irene Lee 039 — Binh Dang 060 — Ann Maurer 064 — Maria Ghobadi 065 — Samuel Krause 066 — Ben Forer 081 — David Walgren 087 — David De Jute 116 — Patrick Connolly 131 — Donna Tryfmann 141 — Mariela Torres 176 — Gloria Mann 181 — Ryan Dibble 196 — Candice Henry All candidates are endorsed by the Pacific Palisades Republican Club, the Los Angeles Republican Party, and/or the California Republican Party. |
| PPRC ENDORSEMENT OF SPENCER PRATT The Pacific Palisades Republican Club endorses Spencer Pratt in his campaign for Mayor. Spencer Pratt has demonstrated unwavering determination to uncover the causes behind the catastrophic fire on January 7th. He has been relentless in exposing the government failures that contributed to the extensive spread of the fire. Through his active presence on Instagram and X, Spencer has become a prominent voice for the community’s grief and outrage over the loss of homes and neighborhoods. He consistently honors the memory of the lives lost in the tragedy, keeping the victims at the forefront of his advocacy. Despite countless donations from compassionate individuals across the country, few victims saw any benefit from the charitable funds. Spencer, acting on his own initiative, reached out to federal authorities to investigate the misappropriation of these funds. He has also drawn attention to the painfully slow rebuilding efforts and has advocated against legislative bills promoting high-density housing in areas without adequate evacuation routes. The current Mayor, Karen Bass, failed the community at a critical moment. Despite several days of red flag warnings indicating severe fire risk, she left the country for Ghana without informing the Fire Chief of her absence abroad. Prior to her departure, she had placed the Deputy Mayor—responsible for emergency services—on administrative leave because of an FBI investigation related to a false alarm disrupting a City Council vote. On that horrific day, key City leadership was absent. Additionally, the Santa Ynez reservoir had been left empty for nearly a year repairs that had not been scheduled. Fire trucks were left idle in a repair lot because of budget cuts, which reduced the number of mechanics available to service the vehicles to just one. Los Angeles faces significant challenges beyond fire disasters. The homeless crisis is spiraling out of control, with firefighters expending resources to deliver Narcan to drug addicts on the streets. Horrific incidents, including the torture and consumption of animals on Skid Row, have become alarmingly frequent. Another mayoral candidate, Nithyan Raman, represents one of the city’s districts most affected by crime and homelessness. Her constituents were so dissatisfied with her performance that they initiated a recall attempt several years ago. Other candidates in the mayoral race have not gained significant traction and are unlikely to catch up at this stage. Spencer Pratt stands out for his evident love for the City of Los Angeles and his fighting spirit. Having proven himself in the demanding entertainment industry, he has shown intelligence, sincerity, and a commitment to action. He persistently advocates for justice for fire victims and is dedicated to restoring Los Angeles to the beautiful city it once was. He is running on a common-sense platform of clean streets, enforcement of laws, fire safety and financial accountability. We believe he has the potential to be not just a good Mayor, but a Great Mayor. |
