After progressives secured a 4-3 majority on Wisconsin’s highest court in last year’s blockbuster contest, they flipped another seat to extend their majority to 5-2. Chris Taylor, a progressive state appeals court judge, defeated fellow judge Maria Lazar to replace retiring conservative Justice Rebecca Bradley. While the race is officially nonpartisan, Taylor is backed by Democrats and Republicans are supporting Lazar. Taylor will serve a 10-year term.

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Los Angeles mayoral candidate Nithya Raman smiles during her election night party at Boomtown Brewery on June 2, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA.
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Nithya Raman narrowly leads Spencer Pratt in race for second spot in Los Angeles mayoral race
Democrat Xavier Becerra will advance to November election in California governor’s race, CNN projects
Former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra, a Democrat, will advance to the November election in California’s governor’s race, CNN’s Decision Desk projects. It’s not yet clear who he’ll face.

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