Election Law

Politician behind ‘top two’ primary has second thoughts

George Skelton LAT column: The man who brought California the top-two open primary now thinks it needs a drastic overhaul. In fact, he says the “top-two” part should be trashed. Former state Sen. Abel Maldonado advocates returning to a “top-one”…

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election deadlines, voting rights, politician, behind, primary

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