California Dem chief urges underperforming hopefuls to bow out to stop GOP win
TL;DR
California Democratic Party Chair Rusty Hicks urged Democratic gubernatorial hopefuls with little chance of victory to drop out before the filing deadline to avoid a two-Republican top-two race, warning that a GOP governor could threaten Democratic turnout and down-ballot wins under California’s top-two system.
- Struggling Democrats need to drop out of California’s crowded race for governor or risk a GOP win, party leader warns Los Angeles Times
- California Democratic Party chair calls for governor candidates without a 'viable path' to drop out NBC News
- Can't win in primary election? Drop out, California Democrats say USA Today
- New poll finds five-way tie in California governor’s race as voters remain rather disengaged ABC10
- Latest Calif. governor's poll brings unexpected Democrat to top SFGATE
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