California's Top-Two Primaries

California's Top-Two Primaries are elections where all candidates, regardless of party, compete together on the same ballot. Voters choose among all candidates, and the top two vote-getters—regardless of party affiliation—advance to the general election. This system encourages a broader political range and allows voters to select any candidate they prefer in the primary. It aims to promote more moderate candidates and reduce polarization, ultimately giving voters more influence over who appears in the final election.