The New York Times

1. Xavier Becerra Advances in California Governor Race

   Mr. Becerra was long dismissed in the contest until the abrupt departure of Eric Swalwell created a surprise path for an experienced Democrat.

2. What to Know About California’s Top Election Races

   Spencer Pratt, a Republican running for the role, showed early strength, but Nithya Raman, a progressive city councilwoman, made a substantial leap in Friday’s returns.

3. Amid Mounting Democratic Concern, Platner Says His Past Is Being ‘Weaponized’

   The presumptive Democratic Senate nominee in Maine said the state would have his back in the face of accusations he has denied.

4. Graham Platner Controversy Deepens Democratic Unease Before Maine Senate Primary

   The party’s politicians, officials and strategists wrestled with how to respond to new reporting about Graham Platner, with worries rising about his vulnerabilities in a general election.

5. Amid Graham Platner Controversy, Where Does the Maine Senate Race Go Next?

   New revelations about Graham Platner have left Democrats anxious.