Key takeaways from primary elections in Los Angeles, Iowa and New Jersey
The primary elections held in Los Angeles, Iowa, and New Jersey revealed significant outcomes for incumbents and the Democratic establishment. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is set to advance to a runoff, marking the first time in over 20 years that a mayor has faced such a situation. Additionally, Trump's endorsement appears to have limited impact, as seen in Iowa where a candidate he supported lost in the gubernatorial primary.
- ▪Karen Bass will advance to a runoff in the Los Angeles mayoral race, the first mayor in over two decades to do so.
- ▪Spencer Pratt is currently in second place, but it remains unclear if he or progressive city councilmember Nithya Raman will join Bass in the runoff.
- ▪In Iowa, a Trump-backed candidate lost in the gubernatorial primary, indicating potential limits to Trump's influence.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onKey takeaways from primaries in LA, Iowa and New Jersey: Wins for incumbents, a loss for TrumpEmbattled incumbent Mayor Karen Bass has reason for enthusiasm in Los Angeles.ByOren OppenheimJune 3, 2026, 2:20 PM2:01Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass attends her election night watch party in Los Angeles, June 2, 2026. | Spencer Pratt appears on "Fox & Friends" on May 28, 2026, in New York.
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