5 Things California Voters Need to Know Before Election Day [7sdtsI1gbeI]
Primary Election Day is Tuesday, June 2, and ABC10 is breaking down five important things every California voter should know before the polls close. In this quick guide, we explain: • How California's top-two primary system works • When polls open and close • When election results start coming in • How mail-in ballots are counted • Why close races may take days or weeks to be finalized • The major statewide and local races on the ballot While the first election results will be released shortly after 8 PM, they won't tell the entire story. Mail ballots received after Election Day and ongoing vote counts can continue to shape races in the days ahead. The governor's race headlines this year's primary, but voters are also deciding congressional, legislative, and local contests across California. Join ABC10 on Election Day for live results, expert analysis, and complete election coverage on the ABC10 app. DOWNLOAD OUR STREAMING APP TO WATCH LIVE RESULTS: ELECTION GUIDE: