Editorial | Local runoffs no slam dunks for election leaders

"No surprises in Tuesday’s primary election, but some intriguing choices set up for November," writes the Editorial Board. "That Democrats swept through local legislative contests was totally expected. None of the races were competitive, even though these races will reprise in the Nov. 5 general election because of California’s Top 2 voting system."

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