Crowded Race for California Governor Raises Democratic Concerns
With multiple Democratic candidates vying for the governorship, party leaders worry a divided primary vote could allow two Republicans to reach the general election.
The upcoming race for California governor has Democrats increasingly worried that an overcrowded primary field could backfire and pave the way for two Republican candidates to advance to the general election. With several prominent Democratic figures tossing their hats into the ring, party leaders fear the vote could become too fractured, allowing the top two vote-getters - potentially both from the GOP - to secure spots on the November ballot.
This scenario, known as a
Source: The New York Times


