California Open Primary for Senate Seat

SOURCE npr.org
California is having an open primary where candidates from both parties run together with the top two advancing to replace the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein.

Key Points

  • Open primary system in California
  • Candidates competing to replace late Sen. Dianne Feinstein

Pros

  • Allows candidates from both parties to run in the primary
  • Promotes competition and potentially leads to better candidates

Cons

  • May lead to two candidates from the same party advancing, potentially limiting voter choice in the general election