Event Brief
Democratic Angst Could Lead California to Change Primary Rules
Filed: May 11, 2026 at 12:02 AM ET
Summary: Democrats’ concern about losing the governor’s general election is driving an effort to change California’s top-two primary.
WHO: Democrats in California
WHAT: Effort to eliminate California’s top-two open primary approach
WHEN: May 10, 2026 at 3:09 PM ET
WHERE: California
WHY: The effort is a reaction to Democrats being shut out of the general election for governor.
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