IVN is committed to the belief that democracy works best when the most people participate. One of the ways we encourage that at IVN is through the use of social media.

IVN is committed to the belief that democracy works best when the most people participate. One of the ways we encourage that at IVN is through the use of social media.

Less than one month away from California's first full top two runoff election under its new open primary system, the Golden State's new method for electing its lawmakers has created a drastically different political landscape in California as its proponents promised. For evidence, observers need to look no further than California's 2012 elections for the US House of Representatives where at least five incumbent partisans are facing serious competition.