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California

ShazamIam

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1. I have received my sample ballot for California's Primary election. There are 60, candidates on the list, 24 are

Reply to TexasTowelie (Original post)

Fri May 1, 2026, 04:33 PM

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on the list, for Governor. 24 are Democratic. This is how very Democratic majority California could end up with a Republican governor. There are only 11 Republican candidates.
The others are listed as Independent, libertarian, Peace and Freedom and No party preference.

It is being called a Jungle Primary.

Edit: 22 to 24 Democratic. 2nd edit: add, for Governor.

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