Dossier
Proposition 14
Coverage of Proposition 14 in the Nexus archive.
- 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.