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SamuelAdams

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3. Not an expert on CA politics.

Reply to Escape (Reply #1)

Wed Jun 3, 2026, 09:29 AM

Jun 3

But I believe the issue was you could have two popular Democrats run in a primary that was essentially the general election but only Democrats voted for the winner. The Republican primary winner had no chance in November. This way the entire electorate gets to choose between the two popular Democrats in November.

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California's primary for governor is undecided as candidates vie to be in the top two [View all] mahatmakanejeeves Jun 3 OP

I don't understand the purpose of this "jungle" voting system. Escape Jun 3 #1

Nobody "wins" yet MichMan Jun 3 #2

Not an expert on CA politics. SamuelAdams Jun 3 #3

Why in the world would Californians be voting Republican Dee0909 Jun 3 #14

Democrats have a lot more votes combined than Hilton. LisaL Jun 3 #17

There are plenty of republicans in CA jgmiller Jun 3 #18

Anyone who's still voting Republican for any reason after 1/6 and everything else that's happened in the last 10 years Karasu Jun 3 #28

Yep. I live in a light blue neighborhood in SoCal, in between the blue west side of the county and the red east county. chia Jun 3 #34

There's more Republicans in CA SomedayKindaLove Jun 3 #22

To bad the MAGA voters nationwide just done don't move enmasse to only one of the deep red states. cstanleytech Jun 3 #26

Well, yeah. Because CA has the most PEOPLE in the country. The actual percentage of registered Republicans to Dems Karasu Jun 3 #27

The same may be said about the democrats , in CA. bobalew Jun 3 #29

CA has more GOP voters than the next two largest states obamanut2012 Jun 3 #23

I'm with you! moose65 Jun 3 #9

It was Schwarzenegger's brain child LeftInTX Jun 3 #13

It was Abel Maldonado's baby. Arnie went along to get Maldonado's support for his budget. RockRaven Jun 3 #31

It prevents run-offs by keeping the general election to two candidates instead of RockRaven Jun 3 #30

"The top two Democrats are splitting about 50%" Polybius Jun 3 #36

Californians Proving Mr.Bee Jun 3 #4

No it isn't. The inane jungle primary distorts reality. That was another wonderful gift that Schwarzenegger lostincalifornia Jun 3 #6

I don't live in California, but I think I would hate this system if I did. ShazzieB Jun 3 #10

You and I are on the same page. lostincalifornia Jun 3 #11

California inland is red, no surprises there. I am surprised about a couple coastal counties I didn't expect chia Jun 3 #7

Like most states, the minute you leave the city it turns red. maxsolomon Jun 3 #19

Never Ceases To Amaze Me Mr.Bee Jun 3 #8

Wrong -- GOP love them some Steve Hilton obamanut2012 Jun 3 #24

The good news is... SpankMe Jun 3 #5

Betty Yee dropped out but her name was still on the ballot Zorro Jun 3 #12

Thank fucking god Chad Bianco won't be on the ballot. Initech Jun 3 #15

Thank you. BlueKota Jun 3 #20

If Hilton wins the primary I bet the 🍊🐖💩 will endorse him and he will lose biggly in California ! kimbutgar Jun 3 #16

He has already endorsd Hilton obamanut2012 Jun 3 #25

But an in person rally with him would be a disaster. kimbutgar Jun 3 #32

The Term Undecided makes it seem Karma13612 Jun 3 #21

Pretty dumb system (IMHO) Timewas Jun 3 #33

There's this. BadgerMom Jun 3 #35

California counting continues in cliff-hanger primary votes, Steve Hilton out in front, Spencer Pratt still in the runni Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Thursday #37