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California's jungle primary delivers what Democrats feared most

Why this story

First competitive California governor race in years - tests Democratic hold on nation's largest state.

LEFT FEED REALITY

Democrats consolidated behind Becerra to prevent GOP lockout — two Dem candidates conceded early per Guardian reporting.

RIGHT FEED REALITY

Hilton's 26% showing breaks 15-year GOP lockout from California governor races since Schwarzenegger per Fox News.

GLOBAL POV

Ex-Cameron adviser could govern world's 5th largest economy — first viable GOP shot since 2011 per Financial Times.

Hidden Truth
Hidden truth: Jungle primary meant to moderate politics backfired — 60 candidates created chaos, not centrist clarity per AP.
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Should California's jungle primary system be reformed to limit the number of candidates on the ballot?