I'm not seeing any advantages to having a jungle primary. . .

[Stargleamer]

in fact, it seems to give Republicans a chance at offices like the governorship whereas without such a primary they had none. Can someone here say what advantages such a primary bring?

It seems the Republicans are savvy enough to run only 2 candidates, whereas our side plays dangerously with vote-splitting, to what end I can't ascertain.

[VMA131Marine]

1. Jungle primaries would make more sense with ranked choice voting.

That way you can vote for your first choice without worrying that you’ll allow fringe candidates to advance.

[msongs]

2. possibly a money savings so parties dont have to pay for their own primaries nt

[jls4561]

3. I received my voter information guide today.

The list of people running for governor is two columns, each about eight inches long. Some names are familiar -Porter, Becerra,
Steyer, Yee, Swalwell (printed before he dropped out). I also recognize Hilton and that ballot grabbing sheriff.

Then we have LivingforGodandCountry DeMott (it’s his legal name) and Barack D. Obama Shaw, who has chosen not to make a
candidate statement.

I know nothing about the lieutenant governor candidates.

Being one of those nerds who take voting very seriously, it looks like I have a lot of work to do before ballots are mailed next month.

If I find out anything about Barack D.Obama Shaw, I’ll post it.

[Lifeafter70]

4. I was curious so goggled him

Didn't find much. He is a Reverend, music teacher and owns his own business as a political advisor.
He has no endorsements as of today.



Endorsements for Barack D. Obama Shaw - California Democratic Party Candidate https://bluevoterguide.org/CA/candidate_Barack_D._Obama_Shaw/745272

[jls4561]

5. I googled him also. Apparently he was inspired to change his name in 2013, and has run for mayor of Alameda.

[nwliberalkiwi]

6. How about this!!!

Ranked Choice Voting

[BootinUp]

7. California Proposition 14, Top-Two Primaries Amendment (June 2010)

Passed with 53.7% Yes votes

https://ballotpedia.org/California_Proposition_14,_Top-Two_Primaries_Amendment_(June_2010)

I was not in the state at the time. I have been told that one effect is lower chance of candidates with fringy platforms getting in the General. I haven't researched it myself.