POLITICSJun 3 · 01:00 UTCNYT USLivia Albeck-Ripka

How Does California’s ‘Top Two’ Voting System Work?

California uses a 'Top Two' voting system where voters can select any primary candidate regardless of party affiliation. The two candidates with the most votes in the primary advance to the general election, even if they belong to the same political party.

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