California’s ‘jungle’ primary faces rising bipartisan backlash
California's 'top-two' or 'jungle' primary system is facing growing bipartisan criticism, with Democratic Rep. Robert Garcia joining Republicans in calling for its abolition ahead of the 2028 elections. While Democrats fear being locked out of the general election in a deep-blue state, Republicans argue the system disadvantages their candidates despite its original intent to promote moderation. The debate resurfaces longstanding concerns since the system's 2010 inception via Proposition 14, with figures like Xavier Becerra, Steve Hilton, and Katie Porter competing in the current gubernatorial race.
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Amid months of concerns by California Democrats that their party’s gubernatorial candidates could get locked out of a chance to lead the nation’s dominant blue state, some leaders want to change a Golden State election rule that is making such an unlikely scenario possible. Recommended Stories America’s left-wing political violence problem cannot be met with denial Inside Scoop: UN calls for reparations, drinking at all time low, what’s next for America in space Inside Scoop: Democratic Party problems, GOP road to 2028, and DC crime cover-up Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA), a major Democratic antagonist of President Donald Trump, wants to abolish California’s “top-two,” or “jungle,” primary.
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