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Open Primaries is a movement of diverse Americans who believe no one should be required to join a political party to exercise their right to vote.

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On October 29, Oklahoma will see a major ballot-measure campaign launch to gather signatures for open primaries. Independent voters could finally get a voice in taxpayer-funded elections. 🔗freepressokc.com/press-release-… #OpenPrimaries

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Gerrymandering dominates the news but an equal threat is going under the radar. Closing primaries. In @IVN article, Open Primaries President John Opdycke & SVP Jeremy Gruber explain why this fight is about who gets to vote — not just how lines are drawn. ivn.us/posts/gerryman…

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CNN’s Michael Smerconish — a longtime advocate for #OpenPrimaries — featured Prof. Michael Polelle, the plaintiff we supported in challenging Florida’s closed primaries. He took the case all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court. The Court said no, but the fight continues. 📺 Watch:

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“The reason I’m a registered independent is I believe everybody should have the right to vote their values… regardless of the party.” — Oprah Winfrey We couldn’t agree more. #OpenPrimaries #LetAllVotersVote

“The reason I’m a registered independent is I believe everybody should have the right to vote their values… regardless of the party.” — Oprah Winfrey
We couldn’t agree more. #OpenPrimaries #LetAllVotersVote
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In Maryland, Independent voters have asked a judge to allow their challenge to partisan primaries to proceed. 💬 This is part of a growing national push to make primaries more inclusive. Learn more: marylandmatters.org/2025/10/08/una…

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As independents grow in number and influence, we need a system that includes them — not excludes them. Read the op-ed: 🔗 thehill.com/homenews/campa… #DemocracyReform #OpenPrimaries #LetUsVote

As independents grow in number and influence, we need a system that includes them — not excludes them.

Read the op-ed: 🔗 thehill.com/homenews/campa…

#DemocracyReform #OpenPrimaries #LetUsVote
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When politicians only answer to a handful of partisan primary voters, the rest of us are left out. Margaret Kobos says it clearly: closed primaries undermine accountability. #YesOn836 #LetAllVotersVote

When politicians only answer to a handful of partisan primary voters, the rest of us are left out.

Margaret Kobos says it clearly: closed primaries undermine accountability.
#YesOn836 #LetAllVotersVote
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Closed primaries in NYC exclude millions. Jeremy Gruber of Open Primaries breaks it down in News 12. 🔗 bronx.news12.com/independent-vo… #VotingRights #NYCElection

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💡 Did you know? 85% of young voters say we need to reform the way we elect leaders — and they support moving to nonpartisan open primaries. Learn more 👉 studentsforopenprimaries.org #OpenPrimaries #YouthVote

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In 2016, Colorado adopted open primaries. The results? ✅ 1.5M independent voters enfranchised ✅ 2nd highest voter participation rate in the U.S. ✅ 44% of voters now independent ✅ More accountability from politicians 📖 openprimaries.org/states_colorad… #OpenPrimaries

In 2016, Colorado adopted open primaries. The results?
âś… 1.5M independent voters enfranchised
âś… 2nd highest voter participation rate in the U.S.
âś… 44% of voters now independent
âś… More accountability from politicians

📖 openprimaries.org/states_colorad…

#OpenPrimaries
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"Taxpayer-funded elections should be open to ALL taxpayers." On News 12 New York, Open Primaries SVP Jeremy Gruber explains why closed primaries silence millions of independents — and why it’s time for change. 🎥 Watch here → youtube.com/watch?v=dty238… #VotingRights #OpenPrimaries

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Independent voters are the fastest-growing bloc in America. In the next 15 years, they’ll be the largest or 2nd largest bloc in every state. It’s time to treat independents as full participants. It’s time for open primaries. #LetAllVotersVote

Independent voters are the fastest-growing bloc in America.

In the next 15 years, they’ll be the largest or 2nd largest bloc in every state.

It’s time to treat independents as full participants. It’s time for open primaries.
#LetAllVotersVote
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🤠 Texas shouldn’t copy New York’s broken primaries. Taxpayers fund elections → every voter should have a say. Read OP SVP Jeremy Gruber’s piece in the Austin American-Statesman: openprimaries.org/wp-content/upl…

🤠 Texas shouldn’t copy New York’s broken primaries.
Taxpayers fund elections → every voter should have a say.

Read OP SVP Jeremy Gruber’s piece in the Austin American-Statesman:
openprimaries.org/wp-content/upl…
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Survey says: Florida Dems + NPAs back open primaries. It’s not radical — it’s common sense. 🔗 yahoo.com/news/articles/… #OpenPrimaries #LetAllVotersVote

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In NC, registration data shows Republicans flat, Democrats shrinking, and independents rising. The shift isn’t a red wave — it’s voter disaffection with both major parties. 🔗 wfae.org/politics/2025-…

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Election Day reminder: Millions of independents across the U.S. were shut out of the primaries that decided most of today’s races. It’s time to open primaries → openprimaries.org #ElectionDay #OpenPrimaries

Election Day reminder: Millions of independents across the U.S. were shut out of the primaries that decided most of today’s races.

It’s time to open primaries → openprimaries.org

#ElectionDay #OpenPrimaries
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Maryland’s unaffiliated voters say: enough of being shut out. They’re asking a judge to let their lawsuit challenging closed primaries go forward. 🔗 yahoo.com/news/articles/…

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🚨 New Florida poll: ✅ 96% of independents (NPAs) support open primaries ✅ 93% of Democrats agree ✅ 80% of NPAs + 87% of Democrats want Dems to open their own primary 3.4M Floridians are shut out. Voters want change. #OpenPrimaries #LetUsVote 🔗 tampafp.com/florida-npas-a…

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Ken Paxton won’t defend Texas’ election laws — in a lawsuit filed by his own party to close primaries. Closed primaries = fewer voices, less choice, more power for insiders. The SOS has pledged to fight back. We’ll be watching closely #OpenPrimaries 🔗 texastribune.org/2025/10/09/tex…

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The Supreme Court passed on reviewing a case against closed primaries — but the Open Primaries backed case of Michael Pollele has broken new legal ground across the board. Read more: ivn.us/posts/constitu… #OpenPrimaries