California voters face a crowded ballot with 61 names during Tuesday’s primary to replace outgoing Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom

The clock is ticking for voting in the California primary, but many experts believe results may take longer than expected. @bexcastillo and Grace Toohey break down why. Rebecca Castillo is a content creator for the Los Angeles Times.

CNN News Central’s John Berman and chief data analyst Harry Enten explore where prediction markets stand ahead of Tuesday’s crowded non-partisan contest for California Governor.

Here’s what to know about California’s primary system. In a top-two primary system, whichever two candidates receive the most votes advance to the general election—regardless of their party affiliation.

California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton speaks about the final stretch of the primary election, highlighting his lead in some polls while acknowledging the tight race, on 'The Big Weekend Show.

Obama Shaw is just one of the more than 60 candidates running in California's gubernatorial primary this week. Obama Shaw legally changed his name from Cecil Shaw III more than a decade ago while in the U.

Its unusual primary system, combined with scandal and a low-profile field, have made this year's race harder to predict.

The mild-mannered Democratic frontrunner has built a career on painstaking deliberation — and a stubborn refusal to back down once he has made up his mind.