primary system
Coverage of primary system in the Nexus archive.
- Gov. Greg Abbott spells out vision for fourth term at Republican state convention in Houston
Gov. Greg Abbott outlined his vision for a fourth term at a Republican state convention in Houston, pledging to spend $25 million to shift Harris County from blue to red. His legislative priorities include limiting property tax growth, closing the state’s primary system, banning Islamic religious law, and regulating AI data center construction.
- California’s peculiar primary system forced the GOP to get strategic
California’s primary system forced the GOP to adopt strategic approaches, enabling former Fox News host Steve Hilton to advance to the general election through a strong campaign and conservative voter decisions.
- Tense governor’s race in California unsettled as vote-counting continues
The California governor’s race remains unsettled as election officials continue counting unprocessed primary ballots, a process that could take weeks. Steve Hilton leads narrowly, followed by Xavier Becerra, with Tom Steyer trailing.
- What to know about California’s messy governor’s race
California's governor's race is difficult to predict due to its unusual primary system, combined with scandal and a low-profile field of candidates.