California May Reinstate Top-Two Primaries, Altering the Governor Race
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A ballot measure filed by Steve Maviglio seeks to repeal Proposition 14 and restore a traditional top-two primary in California, with the plan to appear on the 2028 ballot and take effect in 2030. Proponents say the current open-primary system disenfranchises voters by letting two candidates from the same party reach the general election, a concern underscored by the crowded field in the race to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom; Secretary of State Shirley Weber has questioned whether Prop 14 has achieved its goals.
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