nonpartisan primary

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California held its nonpartisan primary last week, and one of the most closely watched contests was the Los Angeles mayoral race.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Four months later, the irrepressible Mr. Pratt is poised to spring a surprise in the nonpartisan primary elections on Tuesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Wilson previously beat the mayor by nine points in the city’s nonpartisan primary.

From Salon • Nov. 12, 2025

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón survived a nonpartisan primary this month but expects a tough November election.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 13, 2024

No prominent Republican has entered the race thus far, so candidates will need to appeal to liberals, moderates and independents alike, particularly in light of the state’s nonpartisan primary.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2023