California's crowded gubernatorial primary remained unresolved early Wednesday. The race for governor, along with the Los Angeles mayor's contest, is among the most closely watched and unpredictable primaries in the state, leaving political analysts surprised.
In this unusual primary system, Republicans and Democrats compete together to determine the one-on-one race for November. Currently, two Democrats and one Republican are in close contention as voters weigh the appeal of an experienced politician against promises of sweeping change.
Because the primary has been protracted, results may not be known for days. If the outcome favors the Republican candidate, California could see its first Republican governor since Arnold Schwarzenegger ended his two terms in 2011.