California Primary Countdown: Voters in California head to the polls Tuesday for the June 2 primary, with top races including governor and the Los Angeles mayor contest; LA Metro is offering free rides and added ballot drop boxes at 10 stations to help turnout. Local Voting Glitches: In San Mateo County, one voter reported arriving to a voting center after hours and finding no staff, with election officials saying the site was secured and ballots were not compromised. Iowa Primary Stakes: Iowa Republicans choose a governor nominee Tuesday (five candidates), while Democrats pick between two; polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Armenia Election Pressure: The EU accuses Russia of trying to influence Armenia’s parliamentary vote, citing “hybrid threats” and economic pressure. Turkey Opposition Crackdown: Turkey’s Erdoğan faces a challenge as investigations and legal moves target Istanbul mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, seen as a major rival. Global Election Integrity Debate: Liberia’s election law controversy over a 2% vote threshold is sparking constitutional and democratic concerns ahead of future elections. South Korea Local Test: South Korea’s broadcasters plan a joint exit poll for Wednesday’s local elections, a key gauge of public sentiment. International Campaign Moves: In Pakistan’s Gilgit-Baltistan, Nawaz Sharif arrives to meet PML-N ticket holders ahead of June 7 elections.