One consequence of the "Top-Two" primary has been ______.

A. more ideological conservatives are being elected to office
B. the disappearance of party polarization in the legislature
C. candidates from the same party are competing against each other in many November general election races
D. incumbents are losing at higher rates


Answer: C

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