> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://ivn.us/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # They Can't Read Their Own Polls... - URL: https://ivn.us/they-cant-read-their-own-polls-3/ - Published: 2026-06-02T19:03:20.000Z - Updated: 2026-06-02T19:03:20.000Z - Description: Latinos Go Big On Becerra and Open Primaries - Author: IVN Editorial Board - Tags: Weekly Newsletter Partisans manufacture polls and narratives to fit their agenda. Nonpartisan primaries don't fit that agenda. Party operatives [can't control Top Two](https://ivn.us/the-fight-over-open-primaries-is-now-a-fight-over-who-owns-democracy/), so they spin the headlines. Last week, a Democratic Party pollster [declared "massive erosion"](https://ivn.us/the-forces-trying-to-kill-top-two-cant-read-their-own-polling/) in support for California's open primary, even though his own data showed 70% of voters want to keep or expand it. IVN has been exposing these manufactured narratives from the beginning, including with [our own polling](https://ivn.us/tag/ivp-poll/). We poll what voters actually think, not what either party wants to hear. It is one reason we were the [first poll to show to show Xavier Becerra](https://ivn.us/breaking-xavier-becerra-bolts-into-first-place-in-ivn-california-governor-poll-2026-04-20/) leading in the California governor's race and the only [poll that shows just 22% of Latino voters oppose](https://ivn.us/poll-only-22-of-latino-voters-support-return-to-partisan-primaries-bacerra-big-lead-for-governor/) nonpartisan primaries and are going big for Beccera. Check out more news outside the two-party narrative, below: ### *FEATURED ▶▶▶* ## They Can't Read Their Own Polls ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/dc/be/dcbe1ac4-146f-43be-92a6-ea84728d86a6/content/images/2026/06/UndoTheTopTwo_Logo_2026.png) A Democratic Party pollster just released a survey claiming "massive erosion" in support for California's Top Two primary, but **his own numbers show 70% of voters want to keep or expand open primaries**, with just 29% wanting a return to closed partisan contests. It's no surprise the parties are nervous. Since Top Two took effect, the nonpartisan primary has quietly transformed California's legislature - forcing candidates to compete for every voter, not just their party's base. [Read the article now](https://ivn.us/how-californias-top-two-nonpartisan-primary-transformed-the-legislature/) to see why the people trying to dismantle the system can't seem to understand their own polling. [READ NOW](https://ivn.us/how-californias-top-two-nonpartisan-primary-transformed-the-legislature/) ### *POPULAR ON IVN ▶▶▶* [The Forces Trying to Kill 'Top Two' Can't Read Their Own Polling ](https://ivn.us/the-forces-trying-to-kill-top-two-cant-read-their-own-polling/) By ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/dc/be/dcbe1ac4-146f-43be-92a6-ea84728d86a6/content/images/size/w30/2026/03/ivp_logo-02.png) IVN Editorial Board [ ![California Top Two Primary](https://storage.ghost.io/c/dc/be/dcbe1ac4-146f-43be-92a6-ea84728d86a6/content/images/size/w320/2026/05/California-Top-Two-Primary.jpg) ](https://ivn.us/the-forces-trying-to-kill-top-two-cant-read-their-own-polling/) [Poll: Only 22% of Latino Voters Support Return to Partisan Primaries. Becerra Big Lead for Governor. ](https://ivn.us/poll-only-22-of-latino-voters-support-return-to-partisan-primaries-bacerra-big-lead-for-governor/) By ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/dc/be/dcbe1ac4-146f-43be-92a6-ea84728d86a6/content/images/size/w30/2026/03/ivp_logo-02.png) IVN Editorial Board [ ![Poll: California voters want open primaries](https://storage.ghost.io/c/dc/be/dcbe1ac4-146f-43be-92a6-ea84728d86a6/content/images/size/w320/2026/05/poll-california-voters-want-open-primaries.jpg) ](https://ivn.us/poll-only-22-of-latino-voters-support-return-to-partisan-primaries-bacerra-big-lead-for-governor/) [A Top-Two Democrat Race for Governor? In California, That May Be What a Healthy Democracy Actually Looks Like ](https://ivn.us/a-top-two-democrat-race-for-governor-in-california-that-may-be-what-a-healthy-democracy-actually-looks-like/) By ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/dc/be/dcbe1ac4-146f-43be-92a6-ea84728d86a6/content/images/size/w30/2026/02/Steve-Peace.jpg) Steve Peace and Dan Howle [ ![California governor race two Democrats](https://storage.ghost.io/c/dc/be/dcbe1ac4-146f-43be-92a6-ea84728d86a6/content/images/size/w320/2026/05/california-governor-race-two-democrats.jpg) ](https://ivn.us/a-top-two-democrat-race-for-governor-in-california-that-may-be-what-a-healthy-democracy-actually-looks-like/) [California Voters Don't Like Either Party. Good Thing the Primary Doesn't Belong to The Parties. ](https://ivn.us/california-voters-dont-like-either-party-good-thing-the-primary-doesnt-belong-to-the-parties/) By ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/dc/be/dcbe1ac4-146f-43be-92a6-ea84728d86a6/content/images/size/w30/2026/02/dJY12ln-_400x400.jpg) Shawn Griffiths [ ![California voters aren't happy with either party](https://storage.ghost.io/c/dc/be/dcbe1ac4-146f-43be-92a6-ea84728d86a6/content/images/size/w320/2026/05/California-voters-arent-happy-with-either-party.jpg) ](https://ivn.us/california-voters-dont-like-either-party-good-thing-the-primary-doesnt-belong-to-the-parties/) [Maine Voters Don't Need a Party Label to Have More Choice on June 9 ](https://ivn.us/maine-voters-dont-need-a-party-label-to-have-more-choice-on-june-9/) By ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/dc/be/dcbe1ac4-146f-43be-92a6-ea84728d86a6/content/images/size/w30/2026/02/Cara-McCormick-IVN.png) Cara Brown McCormick [ ![Maine ranked choice voting June 9 primary](https://storage.ghost.io/c/dc/be/dcbe1ac4-146f-43be-92a6-ea84728d86a6/content/images/size/w320/2026/05/maine-ranked-choice-voting-june-9-primary.png) ](https://ivn.us/maine-voters-dont-need-a-party-label-to-have-more-choice-on-june-9/) [The DNC Wrote a 2024 Autopsy — and Ignored the Cause of Death ](https://ivn.us/the-dnc-wrote-a-2024-autopsy-and-ignored-the-cause-of-death/) By ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/dc/be/dcbe1ac4-146f-43be-92a6-ea84728d86a6/content/images/size/w30/2026/05/matt-shinners.png) Matt Shinners [ ![DNC 2024 Autopsy](https://storage.ghost.io/c/dc/be/dcbe1ac4-146f-43be-92a6-ea84728d86a6/content/images/size/w320/2026/05/dnc-autopsy.jpg) ](https://ivn.us/the-dnc-wrote-a-2024-autopsy-and-ignored-the-cause-of-death/) [The Fight Over Open Primaries Is Now a Fight Over Who Owns Democracy ](https://ivn.us/the-fight-over-open-primaries-is-now-a-fight-over-who-owns-democracy/) By ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/dc/be/dcbe1ac4-146f-43be-92a6-ea84728d86a6/content/images/size/w30/2026/06/1517747530842.jpg) Jeremy Gruber [ ![Open Primaries Nationwide](https://storage.ghost.io/c/dc/be/dcbe1ac4-146f-43be-92a6-ea84728d86a6/content/images/size/w320/2026/05/open-primaries-nationwide.png) ](https://ivn.us/the-fight-over-open-primaries-is-now-a-fight-over-who-owns-democracy/) [How California's Top Two Nonpartisan Primary Transformed the Legislature ](https://ivn.us/how-californias-top-two-nonpartisan-primary-transformed-the-legislature/) By ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/dc/be/dcbe1ac4-146f-43be-92a6-ea84728d86a6/content/images/size/w30/2026/02/Cara-McCormick-IVN.png) Cara Brown McCormick [ ![How CA Top Two Transformed the Legislature](https://storage.ghost.io/c/dc/be/dcbe1ac4-146f-43be-92a6-ea84728d86a6/content/images/size/w320/2026/05/undo-the-top-two-party-insiders.png) ](https://ivn.us/how-californias-top-two-nonpartisan-primary-transformed-the-legislature/) ### *NEW POLL RESULTS ▶▶▶* ## Latinos Go Big for Beccera... and Open Primaries [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/dc/be/dcbe1ac4-146f-43be-92a6-ea84728d86a6/content/images/2026/06/IVP-Latino-Poll-Top-Two.jpg)](https://ivn.us/poll-only-22-of-latino-voters-support-return-to-partisan-primaries-bacerra-big-lead-for-governor/) A [new Independent Voter Project poll](https://ivn.us/poll-only-22-of-latino-voters-support-return-to-partisan-primaries-bacerra-big-lead-for-governor/) finds that California Latino voters overwhelmingly want to keep their voice in the primary - **only 22% support returning to closed partisan primaries**, while a majority would rather keep or expand the nonpartisan Top Two system. [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/dc/be/dcbe1ac4-146f-43be-92a6-ea84728d86a6/content/images/2026/06/IVP-_-Independent-Voter-Survey-_-Latino-Primary-_-May-2026_CA-Gubernatorial-Race_Bar-chart.png)](https://ivn.us/poll-only-22-of-latino-voters-support-return-to-partisan-primaries-bacerra-big-lead-for-governor/) And in the governor's race, Xavier Becerra holds a commanding lead among Latino voters, cementing his strength with the fastest-growing bloc in the state. The takeaway is clear: the voters the parties claim to represent don't want the parties controlling their ballot. [SEE POLL RESULTS](https://ivn.us/poll-only-22-of-latino-voters-support-return-to-partisan-primaries-bacerra-big-lead-for-governor/) ### *GOING VIRAL ▶▶▶* ## You Are The Lion: Embrace the Jungle Primary [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/dc/be/dcbe1ac4-146f-43be-92a6-ea84728d86a6/content/images/2026/06/Untitled-design--9-.png)](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYnK5pJDIDA/?ref=ivn.us) "The Jungle" is a part of IVP and FIVE's public service announcement to inform California's independent "NPP" voters of their voting rights at [YourPrimary.com](http://yourprimary.com/?ref=ivn.us). If a nonpartisan primary is really a "jungle," then **independent voters are the lion** that partisan special interests want to put in a cage. This video has racked up over **6 million views** on Instagram alone in both [English](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYnK5pJDIDA/?ref=ivn.us) and [Spanish](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DY2pB33j1NA/?ref=ivn.us). [WATCH NOW ON INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYnK5pJDIDA/?ref=ivn.us) [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/dc/be/dcbe1ac4-146f-43be-92a6-ea84728d86a6/content/images/2026/05/jungle-320x50.gif)](https://yourprimary.com/?ref=ivn.us) ### *NEW EPISODE ▶▶▶* ## Independent Voter Podcast Chad Peace and Cara McCormick sit down with Political No Brainer host Jeff Rabinowitz to unpack how Florida's two-party system buries voting reform - and the closed-primary lawsuit now knocking on the Supreme Court's door. [WATCH NOW](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CDn4srr1WA&ref=ivn.us) ## NEW: Join the Conversation Now, when you [sign-up for an account on IVN](https://ivn.us/#/portal/signup), you can help frame, change, and inform the discussion. In fact, you can [submit your own news stories](https://ivn.us/publish/), as long as you follow the simple [IVN Etiquette](https://ivn.us/etiquette/). [SIGN UP NOW](https://ivn.us/#/portal/signup) [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/dc/be/dcbe1ac4-146f-43be-92a6-ea84728d86a6/content/images/2026/05/omp-320x50-1.gif)](https://openmyprimary.org/?ref=ivn.us)