California election reforms face new pressure amid national redistricting fight

California’s 2010 good-government election reforms are facing renewed challenges as partisan tensions intensify in the state and nationally.

Supporters of a proposal to repeal California’s top-two primary system received permission last month to gather signatures for a possible 2028 ballot measure. The system sends the two highest vote-getters in state and congressional primaries to the general election regardless of party.

Californians also voted in November to temporarily replace congressional districts drawn by an independent commission with maps approved by Democratic lawmakers. The move was aimed at giving Democrats an advantage in the midterm election after President Trump urged Republican-led states, including Texas, to redraw districts to boost GOP numbers in the closely divided U.S. House.

Critics from both major parties said the primary system has failed to moderate politics or deliver on its promises, while others warned that suspending independent redistricting could become permanent.

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