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Under Prop 14 all voters can vote in the Primary Election, which means voters decide the best candidate regardless of party affiliation, not the political parties. |
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The two candidates with the most votes will face off in the General Election. |
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Independent voters will finally be guaranteed a voice in primary elections. |
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It applies to congressional, statewide and legislative races. |
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It's similar to the way we elect school boards, city councils and county boards of supervisors. |
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A September 2009 Public Policy Institute of California statewide survey found that 70% of California voters support a move to an open primary system in California. |
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Support for the Prop 14 initiative extends across party lines with 71% of Democrats, 68% of Republicans and 69% of Independents in support of the reform. |
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Sponsors of the Top‐Two Open Primary initiative include veteran leaders from both the Republican and Democrat parties. |
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Bakersfield Californian: Editorial: Can Prop. 14 end gridlock? Let's see
San Gabriel Valley Tribune: Editorial: Bring back the open primary
Merced Sun Star: Editorial: Prop. 14 a win for democracy
Palm Springs Desert Sun: Should voters OK the top-two primary? Yes: It's the best way to calm partisanship
Open Primary Backers Say Secret Deal Derailed
Judge rules on open-primary ballot measure
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