U.S. Voting Rights & Courts: The Supreme Court cleared the way for Alabama to use a pro-Republican congressional map that removes a Black-majority district, dealing a fresh blow to Voting Rights Act challenges and shaping the fight over House control. California Primary Results: In CA-29, Rep. Luz Rivas led with 52% over Rudy Melendez (28%) and Angélica Dueñas (20%); in CA-34, Jimmy Gomez led a crowded field with 48% in early returns; and in CA-30, Rep. Laura Friedman topped the pack with 52% as vote counting continued. California Election Administration: A new state law means counties must keep counting for weeks before results become official, with most ballots due by June 15 and final official results by July 2. Statewide California Offices: Incumbent Shirley Weber and Republican Donald Wagner advanced to the general election for California secretary of state. Local Races: Santa Cruz City Council District 4 early returns put Scott Newsome ahead of Hector Marin (about 58% to 41%). International Election Security: Ukraine’s security service announced suspicion notices tied to “pseudo-referendums” and illegal voting in occupied Luhansk, including people linked to occupation election commissions. Nigeria 2027 Politics: A former Nigerian official claimed President Tinubu would “out-rig” rivals in 2027 if rigging decides outcomes, escalating rhetoric around election integrity. Minnesota Filing Deadline: Minnesota’s candidate filing period closed for some elections, setting up Aug. 11 primaries for state and federal races.