'Extremely scary': Specter of an all-GOP governor's race spurs push to remake open primary
Key takeaways
- Voters in California may get a chance to remake the state’s open primary system in two years.
- Political consultant Steve Maviglio filed an application Friday with state officials that seeks to alter California’s voting system by reverting to a traditional primary.
- The current system allows the top two candidates, regardless of party, to move on to the runoff.
A voter drops off a ballot in downtown Huntington Beach in November 2025. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times) By Dakota Smith Staff Writer Follow May 10, 2026 5:35 PM PT 1 3 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
Voters in California may get a chance to remake the state’s open primary system in two years.
Political consultant Steve Maviglio filed an application Friday with state officials that seeks to alter California’s voting system by reverting to a traditional primary. Under the proposal, the top candidates from each party would advance to the general election in November.