Presidential Election
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Democratic Primary
Candidates are competing for the 496 delegates that California will send to the party’s convention in Chicago, where a nominee will be chosen for the general election.
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Republican Primary
Candidates are competing for the 169 delegates that California will send to the party’s convention in Milwaukee, where a nominee will be chosen for the general election.