Meredith Sumpter

Meredith Sumpter is president and CEO of FairVote.

California’s Top Two Primary Needs an Upgrade, Not a Repeal

Instead of turning back the clock, California should continue its history of pro-voter reform and build on the top-two system – by adding ranked-choice voting to its elections.

Meredith Sumpter and

Marcela Miranda-Prieto

/ May 18, 2026

Diverse group of Los Angeles voters holding signs that say Ranked Choice Voting, Top 4 Primary, and More Choice in front of the downtown skyline.