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As Californians head to the polls to cast their primary ballots ahead of the November general election, viewers at home can tune into their local news channels of ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX and The CW for real-time updates on the gubernatorial and mayoral races. For those who prefer online streaming over traditional TV packages, coverage can be streamed live on any streaming service that carries the aforementioned networks, namely DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Fubo (with a five-day free trial), Hulu + Live TV and Sling (region dependent).
Learn more about each streaming option and their channel offerings (and free trials and new subscriber discounts) below.
At a glance: How to watch California primary election coverage and results
- when: Tuesday, June 2, 2026 (final election results will likely not be announced for several days)
- TV channels: Local news affiliates ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX and The CW
- Stream online: DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling (by region)
Where to watch California primary election results and coverage live online
Local news stations across California are covering primary election updates and results as they unfold live on Tuesday, June 2, although, as in years past, final election results likely won’t be announced for several days. Local affiliates of ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX and The CW vary by region, but in Los Angeles and the surrounding area, channels include ABC7 (KABC-TV), NBC4 (KNBC), KTLA, KCAL 9/CBS LA (KCAL-TV) and FOX 11 (KTTV).
As for the broadcast segment, local news coverage can be streamed live on any streaming TV service that carries the aforementioned networks, namely DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Fubo (with a five-day free trial), Hulu + Live TV and Sling (region dependent). Learn more about each option (and their free trials) below.
DirectTV
Five-day free trial; Packages start at $19.99 per month
Local news stations are included in any of DirecTV’s premium packages: Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate, or Premier. Additionally, DirecTV is offering a free five-day trial of the streaming service, meaning new subscribers can follow election updates and results at no cost.
Learn more about each plan option, including how to build your own channel lineup (starting at just $19.99 per month), at directv.com. Make sure to check local channel availability as it may vary by region.
Fubo
Five-day free trial; Packages start at $55.99 per month ($45.99 for the first month)
Watch your favorite local news station (excluding local NBC affiliates due to the carriage dispute) by subscribing to Fubo, which offers a free five-day trial to new subscribers. After the trial period, plans start at $45.99 for the first month and $55.99 per month after that.
sling
Plans start at $4.99
Although Sling TV is one of the more wallet-friendly alternatives to traditional cable, it’s important to note that local channel availability depends on your TV market. Los Angeles He doesHowever, they can access local channels on Sling, which are ABC, FOX, and NBC. Note that Sling does not provide access to CBS Anywhere.
Visit Sling.com to check local channel availability and package options, starting at $4.99 per day or $19.99 per month.
Hulu + Live TV
Three-day free trial; Packages start at $89.99 per month
Watch major local broadcast networks for free with a three-day trial of Hulu + Live TV. Each subscription comes bundled with Disney+ and ESPN+, and starts at $89.99 per month.
