This joint statement from the Green, Libertarian and Peace and Freedom parties was distributed to members of the State Legislature on May 23, 2013. This document is available as a PDF here.
Top Two Elections and their Effects on the Smaller Parties
A joint statement from the Green Party, Libertarian Party and Peace and Freedom Party
May 23, 2013
- Top Two makes it much harder and more expensive for candidates of small parties to qualify for the primary election ballot, thereby reducing their number to a record low.