POLITICSJun 24 · 18:07 UTCCOURTHOUSE NEWSAlan Riquelmy

After Democratic scare, California flirts with return to closed primaries

California faces potential repeal of its jungle primary system, with a ballot measure aiming to revert to party-based primaries. Political analysts cite voter frustration over candidates exploiting the system, exemplified by the 2024 U.S. Senate race and the recent gubernatorial primary concerns.

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