On December 1, California Congressman Xavier Becerra was chosen by Governor Jerry Brown to be California’s new Attorney General. That will trigger a special election in his district, the 34th. When Becerra was re-elected last month, his opponent under the top-two system was another Democrat, which shows that this is a safely Democratic district. The only candidates who had filed in the June 2016 primary were Becerra and two other Democrats.
Many new cabinet members already chosen by Donald Trump are members of Congress, and they will also resign, and special elections will be needed in their states.
Candidate and incumbent replacement lists.
What is the cost per vote in LOW turnout – HIGH cost special elections ???
The Democrats will undoubtedly feature several candidates for Becerra’s seat. The opposition whould unite behind a single candidate and work hard for that person.
Top-two systems disenfranchise voters, and that is why the “progressives” love them.