They are setup to make sure California doesn't elect republicans. The primaries are all candidates, and the top 2 (or however many depending on the election requirements) move on to the general - regardless of the party. In practice that usually means 2 democrats.
So, in this case, if I understand you correctly, in California, Republicans and Democrats are not kept separated and it is kind of a Battle Royale at the primary level.
And I thought runoff voting was bad...which BTW Minnesota is thinking about switching to because it's been working so well in Alaska (sarc).
🙂 Thanks.
We do caucus in MN for president. I've have not heard of jungle primaries. Sounds like a wild time!🙂
They are setup to make sure California doesn't elect republicans. The primaries are all candidates, and the top 2 (or however many depending on the election requirements) move on to the general - regardless of the party. In practice that usually means 2 democrats.
Oh, what an awful spot to be in.
So, in this case, if I understand you correctly, in California, Republicans and Democrats are not kept separated and it is kind of a Battle Royale at the primary level.
And I thought runoff voting was bad...which BTW Minnesota is thinking about switching to because it's been working so well in Alaska (sarc).
hence - jungle primary. Oh yeah - forgot about what you are talking about (actually called ranked-choice voting).
Both of those usually lead to the Democrats winning (or in Alaska the RINOs winning).