In San Diego, California, this relatively Under-the-Radar Election Reform has Fundamentally Changed San Diego’s Political Accountability, and in turn, Representation.
In what started about Three years ago with the Drafting of San Diego City’s Measure K by the Independent Voter Project, both the City and now the County have Removed the “50%+1” Rule that Insiders refer to as an “Incumbent Protection” Provision.
This Rule allowed Candidates to “Win” the Election Outright in Low-Turnout June Primaries.
Getting rid of the 50%+1 Rule at the City Level already had an Impact this Year, at the same time its Countywide Cousin was being Approved by a Substantial Majority of County Voters.
Measure D, the Full Voter Participation Act, passed with more than 62% of the Vote.
Measure D Amends the County Charter to force Races for All San Diego County Offices to a Top-Two Runoff in the General Election, regardless of the Outcome in the Primary.
Under Current Law, Candidates who Receive more than 50% of the Vote in a Primary Election are Declared the Winner.
NYC Wins When Everyone Can Vote! Michael H. Drucker
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