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Gavin Newsom

Beats Democratic rival Antonio Villaraigosa by a 20-point landslide to advance to November election in governor’s race, and gets Republican John Cox as his rival, which makes Newsom the overwhelming favorite in heavily Democratic California.

Aaron Persky

Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge becomes first judge in 86 years in California to be recalled, following his decision to sentence former Stanford swimmer Brock Turner to only six months in jail on sexual assault charges two years ago.

Kevin De Leon

Democratic state senate leader advances to November election to face Dianne Feinstein for U.S. Senate, but she quadrupled his vote total, so his only chance may be if Feinstein is hit by a serious scandal or health problem.