In 2011 California adopted the “top-two” system. In the primary election the top two voter getters run in November with no possibility of a write-in. I thought this system was un-democratic. It meant that third parties like the Greens and Libertarians would never be on the fall ballot. Many Democratic legislators, however, supported it, thinking Democrats would benefit.
This is what happens when you put short-term partisan interests above fairness and democratic values. On June 2 the state holds its primary. Polling shows five Democratic candidates for governor in a range between 14% and 10%. No other Democratic candidates has more than 5%. Undecided is at 10%.
What all that means is that the top two candidates will most likely be two Republicans. Remember–no write-ins.
So liberal California may end up with a Republican governor. FAFO.
See “Ballot Access News,” (Mar. 1, 2026), p. 1.
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