AB 868
Primary elections: county officers: top two candidates.
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Majority
Fiscal committee
No
Appropriation
No
Current location
Elections
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Bill overview
This bill changes how county elections work in California. Currently, candidates for nonpartisan county offices must win a majority in a primary election to appear on the general election ballot. This bill would allow candidates who receive the top two vote totals in the primary to also appear on the general election ballot, regardless of whether they received a majority. This aims to increase voter participation and representation, particularly for underrepresented communities, by ensuring more candidates have a chance to be elected.
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