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Only two will advance to the general election.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

On Wednesday, with about 58% of the vote counted, Steyer looked unlikely to rank among the top two vote-getters in the California governor’s race, who will advance to November’s general election.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

The millennial sex therapist eked out a narrow win in the Democratic primary election in March and will advance to a runoff with the second-place finisher, sheriff’s deputy Johnny Garcia, on Tuesday.

From Slate • May 22, 2026

The top two finishers from the June 2 nonpartisan primary will advance to the November election if no candidate wins a majority of votes.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

“Everyone! Enjoy your evening. The near future will be difficult work, but it will advance our cause.”

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera