Driven by concerns that Democrats could be locked out of this year's governor's race, a new ballot initiative seeks to repeal California’s top-two primary system. KQED’s Izzy Bloom reports. 

Driven by concerns that Democrats could be locked out of this year's governor's race, a new ballot initiative seeks to repeal California&rsquo;s top-two primary system. KQED&rsquo;s Izzy Bloom reports.&nbsp;

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New Ballot Initiative Seeks to Repeal CA's Top Two Primary System

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Voting is underway in California’s June 2nd primary and over the next few weeks, we’re taking a close look at the key races and ballot measures across the Bay Area. First up, Measure E in Oakland, which is asking voters in that city to approve an annual Parcel Tax.

The funds would go toward certain city services, like public safety, as well as programs to address homelessness and illegal dumping. For more, we’re joined by Eli Wolfe, a reporter for The Oaklandside.

Voting is underway in California&rsquo;s June 2nd primary and over the next few weeks, we&rsquo;re taking a close look at the key races and ballot measures across the Bay Area.&nbsp;First up, Measure E in Oakland, which is asking voters in that city to approve an annual Parcel Tax.
The funds would go toward certain city services, like public safety, as well as programs to address homelessness and illegal dumping. For more, we&rsquo;re joined by Eli Wolfe, a reporter for The Oaklandside.

New Ballot Initiative Seeks to Repeal CA's Top Two Primary System

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