If “JUNGLE PRIMARIES” are the best for the citizens of the municipality, why is it not done everywhere?

[ColonelAngus]

Will California governor’s race impact future of state’s jungle primary system?

An effort to reform California’s top-two primary system is underway, but will voters have an appetite for change?

www.eastbaytimes.com

It is such a weird way to vote.

The Cajuns and the Commies have lost the plot.

There were 63 people on the ballot for governor?

That is so stupid.

I guess it is an opportunity for 63 people to launder money via campaigning.

 

[MarcATL]

This article does a good job of providing the answer you seek...

https://calvoter.org/content/what-californias-%E2%80%98jungle-primary%E2%80%99-%E2%80%94-and-why-does-it-matter-so-much-governor%E2%80%99s-race

Hint: It's near the bottom.

 

[ColonelAngus]

Cali has 40 million residents.

Cali should have a primary with 40 million names to vote for.

Why is Cali so elitist?

 

[MarathonMike]

It hasn't been law for very long, implemented around 2011. What problem was this strange primary process supposed to solve?

 

[1srelluc]

It only works for states with mass mail-in voting.