California Democrats Fear Primary Split Could Lock Them Out of General Election

A crowded field of Democratic gubernatorial candidates has sparked concerns that a divided vote could inadvertently allow two Republicans to advance under the state's top-two primary system.

5 articles·February 21 – March 7, 2026

Key Points

A crowded field of eight Democratic candidates has raised fears of a split vote in the California gubernatorial primary.
The state's top-two primary system could potentially allow two Republicans to advance, excluding Democrats from the general election.
Party officials are concerned that failing to consolidate support behind fewer candidates may jeopardize their presence on the final ballot.

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