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What is California’s ‘jungle primary’ – and why are some Democrats calling to change the system?
Practice begun in 2012 under ex-governor Schwarzenegger could see two Republicans advance to general election As Californians cast their ballots in Tuesday’s primary election, voters can select any candidate among the long list of gubernatorial hopefuls, regardless of which party they have registered under. The system was put in place under former governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, who supported the open primary, or “jungle primary”, as a way to create more competition in races that Democrats won year after year. Schwarzenegger, who left office in 2011, was the last Republican elected to statewide office in California. Continue reading...
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According to The Guardian’s source item, What is California’s ‘jungle primary’ – and why are some Democrats calling to change the system?, Practice begun in 2012 under ex-governor Schwarzenegger could see two Republicans advance to general election As Californians cast their ballots in Tuesday’s primary election, voters can select any candidate among the long list of gubernatorial hopefuls, regardless of which party they have registered under. The system was put in place under former governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, who supported the open primary, or “jungle primary”, as a way to create more competition in races that Democrats won year after year. Schwarzenegger, who left office in 2011, was the last Republican elected to statewide office in California. Continue reading…
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- What is California’s ‘jungle primary’ – and why are some Democrats calling to change the system?The Guardian - 2026-06-02T13:00:22+00:00
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