California Governor Race Odds Amid Call for Rule Change
Summary
Democratic candidate Xavier Becerra is currently the favorite to win California's governor race, according to betting odds. A new proposal aims to change California's current primary election system from a "top-two jungle" style back to a traditional partisan primary, but any changes would not take effect until at least 2030.Key Facts
- California uses a "top-two jungle" primary, where the two candidates with the most votes go to the general election regardless of party.
- Democrats feared their vote could split among many candidates, risking two Republicans reaching the general election.
- Democratic strategist Steven Maviglio has proposed ending the jungle primary and returning to a system where each party selects one candidate for the general election.
- The proposed rule change would require voter approval and would not start before the 2030 election.
- The proposal has support from some Republicans, including former California GOP chair Ron Nehring.
- Eric Swalwell, a Democrat and early front-runner, left the race after sexual assault allegations and resigned from Congress; he denies the allegations.
- Since Swalwell’s exit, Xavier Becerra has gained support and leads the polls and betting odds for governor.
- California is a reliably Democratic state and has not elected a Republican governor since 2010.
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