Which Way, L.A.?

California's 'Jungle Primary'

California's June primaries aren't really primaries any more. The top two vote-getters for any office will go on to the November general election regardless of party. That, combined with the redrawing of district boundaries for the legislature and Congress, have changed the nature of state politics.

By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

California's June primaries aren't really primaries any more. The top two vote-getters for any office will go on to the November general election regardless of party. That, combined with the redrawing of district boundaries for the legislature and Congress, have changed the nature of state politics.

Warren Olney
former KCRW broadcaster
Katie Cooper
Producer, 'One year Later'
Andrea Brody
Senior Producer, KCRW's Life Examined and To the Point podcast
Lata Pandya
Assistant Producer, To the Point/Which Way, LA?
Thomas Elias
syndicated columnist and author
Jessica Levinson
Professor, LMU's Loyola Law School in Los Angeles

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Which Way, L.A.?

California's 'Jungle Primary'

California's June primaries aren't really primaries any more. The top two vote-getters for any office will go on to the November general election regardless of party. That, combined with the redrawing of district boundaries for the legislature and Congress, have changed the nature of state politics.

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Which Way, L.A.?

California's 'Jungle Primary'

California's June primaries aren't really primaries any more. The top two vote-getters for any office will go on to the November general election regardless of party. That, combined with the redrawing of district boundaries for the legislature and Congress, have changed the nature of state politics.

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