top-two primary
Coverage of top-two primary in the Nexus archive.
- Will California voters 'orphaned' in top-two primary be strategic in November House races?
California voters without a candidate from their own party after the top-two primary may still influence key congressional contests in November House races. The article highlights the potential strategic role of these voters in determining outcomes of congressional elections.
- Will California voters 'orphaned' in top-two primary be strategic in November House races?
California voters left without a candidate from their own party after the top-two primary could still hold strategic sway in key congressional contests. The article highlights potential influence in November House races despite being 'orphaned' in the primary system.
- The top-two primary was supposed to change California politics. Did it flop?
California's top-two primary system, designed to promote moderation, often results in conventional Democratic vs. Republican general election matchups. Despite the system allowing two highest vote-getters to advance regardless of party, most races remain partisan due to California's roughly 60% Democratic vote share, which prevents two Democrats from advancing except in rare cases.