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We're coming off a busy day for voters around the country and a crowded primary for governor is still being decided in California.

With about half the votes in, Republican Steve Hilton is in the lead with 27.7%.

Steve Hilton is a GOP strategist who has President Trump's endorsement.

He's followed by Democrat Javier Becerra in second and billionaire Tom Steyer in third.

University of Virginia politics professor Jennifer Lawless says she is not surprised by the results so far.

Amen.

That's University of Virginia politics professor Jennifer Lawless.

The top two vote-getters will face each other in the November election under California's jungle primary system.

And Los Angeles incumbent Mayor Karen Bass has been forced into a runoff.

Her challenger still has not been decided, but currently Trump-backed Republican Spencer Pratt has the lead for the number two spot, followed by Nithya Raman.

In New Jersey, former Navy helicopter pilot Rebecca Bennett has won the Democratic primary for the key 7th Congressional District.

Bloomberg's Marty Shanker reports this sets up a race that could be key for control of the House in November.

And that's Bloomberg's Marty Shanker.

Cain ran opposed in his Republican primary, and he posted on X last night that he'll transition from virtual to in-person work in a matter of weeks.

In the race for a New Jersey Senate, Justin Murphy is the Republican winner and will face Democratic incumbent Cory Booker, who's running for a third full term.

And Lilia Mejia is the winner of the Democratic race in the 11th congressional district seat that was left open by New Jersey Governor Mikey Sherrill.

Some other key races to watch were in Iowa, where Democrats are looking to make some inroads in the race for Senate, state representative and former Paralympic athlete.

Josh Turk beat state Senator Zach Walz.