Democratic Angst and Gerrymandering Threaten California's Political Reforms

Dan Walters | The Threats to California’s Reforms

Turmoil within the California Democratic Party over this year’s election for governor and fallout from the party’s naked grab of congressional seats could have long-term effects, undoing two important political […]

Democratic Angst and Gerrymandering Threaten California’s Political Reforms

This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. By Dan Walters CalMatters Opinion Turmoil within the California Democratic Party over this year’s election for governor and  fallout from the party’s naked grab of congressional seats could have long-term effects, undoing two important political reforms — the top-two primary system and redistricting by an independent commission. The turmoil is over having nin…

Democratic angst and gerrymandering threaten California's political reforms

Turmoil within the California Democratic Party over this year’s election for governor and  fallout from the party’s naked grab of congressional seats could have long-term effects, undoing two important political reforms — the top-two primary system and redistricting by an independent commission. The turmoil is over having nine Democratic candidates for governor, creating the possibility that two Republicans could finish one-two in the June 2 pri…