All articles tagged with #open primary
Former Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo cooled talk of a 2028 presidential bid, telling a Rhode Island podcast that while she’d like the job, she won’t rush a bid and now supports a competitive, open Democratic primary as the party focuses on middle-class priorities and everyday issues.
A PPIC poll of 986 likely voters shows Democrat Xavier Becerra leading the California governor’s race with 23%, followed by Steve Hilton at 20%, Tom Steyer at 15%, Chad Bianco at 13%, and Katie Porter at 12%. The race is shaped by California’s open-primary system, with Becerra gaining momentum after Swalwell dropped out amid misconduct allegations; the survey also highlights broader national mood and other political trends ahead of midterm elections.
CalMatters provides a concise primer for Californians ahead of Election Day on a wide-open governor’s race, outlining the candidates, explaining Prop. 14’s open primary, and offering practical voting tips: mail-in ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and received within seven days, or you can vote in person or drop off your ballot; counties will report results on Election Night, with counting to wrap in about 30 days and certification within 38 days. The piece also links to a voter guide for deeper details on housing, justice, healthcare, and more.
With Rep. Kevin McCarthy set to leave office, potential candidates vying for his seat in California's 20th district include current U.S. Congressman John Duarte, declared candidate David Giglio, State Senator Shannon Grove, former U.S. Congressman Devin Nunes, and current U.S. Congressman David Valadao. Assemblyman Vince Fong, previously seen as a leading candidate, announced he will not run. McCarthy's endorsement is highly sought after, with Grove considered the closest to him. Political strategists believe there is a possibility of a Republican versus Republican runoff in the open primary, but doubt a far-right candidate can beat a McCarthy endorsement. The filing deadline for the 20th district has been extended to December 13.