A campaign backed by both Democratic and GOP leaders is pushing to repeal the nonpartisan primary and lock out independents. But three statewide candidates are breaking ranks with both major parties to defend voting rights for the 5.3 million Californians who don't identify with a party.
Plus, McConaughey goes public and a Senator puts closed primaries on blast
Plus: Gerrymandering backfires and veterans file voting rights lawsuit in NY.
Plus, Iraq and Afghanistan veterans sue New York over voting rights.
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A campaign backed by both Democratic and GOP leaders is pushing to repeal the nonpartisan primary and lock out independents. But three statewide candidates are breaking ranks with both major parties to defend voting rights for the 5.3 million Californians who don't identify with a party.
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