LOS ANGELES , CA - JUNE 02: Supporters for Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt wave banners behind broadcasts during an election night party at Don Antonio's Mexican restaurant on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 in Los Angeles , CA. (Ronaldo Bolanos / Los Angeles Times) Over the last decade, California became a national leader in voter accessibility and security, expanding options for when and how ballots can be cast while also strengthening election safeguards.