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How Does California’s ‘Jungle Primary’ Work?

Jun 1, 2026Center Left

Californians will head to the polls on June 2 to vote in the state’s widely anticipated primary election.

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Practice begun in 2012 under ex-governor Schwarzenegger could see two Republicans advance to general electionAs Californians cast their ballots in Tuesday’s primary election, voters can select any candidate among the long list of gubernatorial hopefuls, regardless of which party they have registered under.The system was put in place under former governor…

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Voters cast their ballots in six states on Tuesday, including Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, South Dakota and New Mexico, but California is the marquee contest with voters weighing in on races for governor and LA mayor. Matt Gutman has more.

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