"California's jungle primary system allows all candidates to compete in a single primary, with the top two advancing to the general election. This system was introduced after Proposition 14 passed in 2010, aiming to encourage candidates to appeal to independent voters."
"Five candidates are clustered atop the polling, each with at least 10 percent but less than 20 percent support among the electorate. A sixth candidate, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, is at 5 percent and has been gaining visibility in recent weeks."
California's upcoming gubernatorial primary features five candidates polling between 10 and 20 percent, with a sixth candidate at 5 percent. Over a quarter of voters remain undecided. The state employs a jungle primary system, allowing all candidates to compete in a single primary, with the top two advancing to the general election. This system was introduced after Proposition 14 passed in 2010, aiming to encourage candidates to appeal to independent voters. However, few states have adopted similar systems since then.
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