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New Primary System Put to Test in California

New rules call for the top two finishers in nearly all state and federal races to face off in November regardless of party. Voters will decide on a tobacco tax hike and changes in term limits.

New rules call for the top two finishers in nearly all state and federal races to face off in November regardless of party. Voters will decide on a tobacco tax hike and changes in term limits.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.