Black Candidates Maintain Strong Showing as California Counts Primary Ballots

Black candidates in California's June 2 primary election are showing strong performance across multiple levels of government, with approximately 26 of 62 Black candidates positioned to advance to the November general election under the state's top-two primary system. While some statewide candidates like Tony Thurmond and Michael Tubbs are trailing, incumbents Shirley Weber and Malia Cohen hold commanding leads in their respective races for Secretary of State and Controller. Black congressional and legislative incumbents are performing particularly well, with all three Black U.S. Representatives and numerous state assembly members tracking to advance.