California's "jungle primary," formally the top-two system, was marketed as a reform to curb partisanship, empower moderates, and boost voter turnout. Adopted via Proposition 14 in 2010, it allows all candidates to compete on a single primary ballot, with the top two advancing to the general election regardless of party.

A gubernatorial candidate forum was held at Faith Community Church in Redding on January 15th and was open to the public.  Podcast and radio host, Kim Yeater along with Dr. Douglas G. Frank, election integrity advocate, were co-hosting the event. Five conservative candidates presented their ideas about how to fix various issues plaguing California. Election integrity was one of the issues discussed and given high priority by the candidates.