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California’s top-two primary system, which lets any candidate advance to the general election regardless of party, may be scrapped as a ballot initiative gains momentum—potentially appearing as early as 2028. Sparked by this year’s chaotic gubernatorial race, where two Republicans could’ve faced off against Democrats, both sides are rethinking the “jungle” primary. Critics argue it forces voters into binary choices and weakens competitive races, while opponents warn it would erode voting rights for unaffiliated voters and empower party elites. The initiative needs 874,000 signatures by January 2027 to qualify.

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