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California’s top-two primary system may be on the verge of a major overhaul after the Secretary of State cleared the way for a ballot initiative to restore party-run primaries. With a 2028 ballot deadline and an 800,000-signature hurdle, supporters argue the current system unfairly sidelines entire parties, while opponents warn it could exclude independent voters. If voters approve, the new system would take effect by 2030, sparking a pivotal debate over whether party control or open primaries better serve the electorate—and reshaping California’s political landscape for years to come.

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