Could California’s primary system work in Texas?
By Tim Eaton
In California, just like in Texas, all the action happens in the primaries, and general elections are often little more than a formality.
Politics in both states, among others, are dominated by a single political party. On top of that, state lawmakers tend to draw congressional and legislative districts to heavily favor one party. The result is that most elections are essentially decided in the primaries by a small number of voters.
