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Top-Two Primaries: Strategy and Surprise | Spokane News
The top-two primary system may seem simple, but it’s a political chessboard where strategy, surprise, and voter behavior can flip the script—leading to Republicans winning governorships in blue states, Democrats funding GOP rivals, or even a presidential endorsement reshaping a race overnight. From California’s chaotic Senate race to Washington’s treasurer showdown and Louisiana’s last-minute system overhaul, this setup turns vote math into wild unpredictability, proving that who wins often depends less on party strength and more on how votes are split—and who drops out when. Listen in…
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