An update of votes for Los Angeles mayor, reported by media outlets, led some observers to believe there was a large batch of votes counted that included zero votes for candidate Spencer Pratt. There was no such batch,

Progressive billionaire Tom Steyer issued a defiant message Wednesday that his campaign for California governor still has a chance, even as his bid faces a critical, not-so-optimistic situation of needing more votes.

Southern California voters awaiting final returns from Tuesday’s primary election should expect vote totals to continue changing for several weeks as counties count outstanding ballots, California Secretary of State Shirley Weber said Thursday amid allegations by President Donald Trump of election cheating.

The Republicans are currently in position to advance in California’s key races but thousands of late ballots still remain.

Campa-Najjar is positioned to advance in one of the country's most closely watched races, which could determine Congressional control.

Another Democrat, billionaire climate activist Tom Steyer, is in third place as the tally continues.