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Minds are changing on open primaries... In #Nevada, Steve Yeager opposed open primaries on the ballot last year, but now he's championing his own primary reform bill to let independent voters participate in primaries. His reasoning? "The dam is going to break one way or

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In 2024, over 23.5 million independent voters across 22 states were excluded from primary elections. Drawing from Unite America's research, Harvard Political Review makes the case for open primaries saying, “Opening up primary elections to independent voters is the best path forward

In 2024, over 23.5 million independent voters across 22 states were excluded from primary elections.

Drawing from <a href="/uniteamerica/">Unite America</a>'s research,  <a href="/HarvardPolitics/">Harvard Political Review</a> makes the case for open primaries saying, “Opening up primary elections to independent voters is the best path forward
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.Karine Jean-Pierre just joined the ~40% of Americans who identify as independents—more than either major party. But here's the problem: in many states, independents like her can't vote in the primaries that often decide elections. Open primaries would give all voters a voice.

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From White House podium to independent voter 🗳️ Karine Jean-Pierre's switch reflects a growing trend—43% of Americans now identify as independents. But here's the catch: in many states, independents can't vote in the primaries that often decide elections. 17.6 million Americans are

From White House podium to independent voter 🗳️

<a href="/K_JeanPierre/">Karine Jean-Pierre</a>'s switch reflects a growing trend—43% of Americans now identify as independents. But here's the catch: in many states, independents can't vote in the primaries that often decide elections.

17.6 million Americans are
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Elon Musk Yes! Voters want more choices, and open primaries — something you called a "good idea" just a few years ago — is the most realistic path to get there. Join us Unite America

<a href="/elonmusk/">Elon Musk</a> Yes! Voters want more choices, and open primaries — something you called a "good idea" just a few years ago — is the most realistic path to get there.

Join us <a href="/uniteamerica/">Unite America</a>
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President Bill Clinton on The View points to California and New York’s election reform efforts to open up their primaries and help solve this problem, calling #openprimaries “much more sensible.” WATCH:

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Today is the #NJPrimary, where independent voters -- 37% of the electorate -- are locked out of today’s elections. 🔒🚫🗳️ That means one in three voters don't have a say at the polls. It's the primary problem on full display: uniteamerica.org/articles/new-j… #openprimaries #NJpolitics

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In 15 states, independent voters are prohibited from voting in primary elections.  Who are those independent voters? Nearly half of veterans are independents. And so are a majority of young people.  How do we tell those who fought for our country and are the future of our

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The Governor of Nevada has vetoed a bill introduced by Steve Yeager that would have finally given nearly 750,000 independent voters in the state the right to vote in primaries. While the bill is stopped for now, the push for open primaries in Nevada is not. Here are three

The Governor of Nevada has vetoed a bill introduced by <a href="/SpeakerYeagerNV/">Steve Yeager</a> that would have finally given nearly 750,000 independent voters in the state the right to vote in primaries.

While the bill is stopped for now, the push for open primaries in Nevada is not. 

Here are three
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On June 24, more than 1 million New Yorkers — 21.6% of registered voters — won’t be able to participate in the primary election for mayor. Why? Because they’re registered as independents, and New York runs closed party primaries that exclude them. Read more about NYC’s primary

On June 24, more than 1 million New Yorkers — 21.6% of registered voters — won’t be able to participate in the primary election for mayor. 

Why? Because they’re registered as independents, and New York runs closed party primaries that exclude them.

Read more about NYC’s primary
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New research from R Street Institute highlights #Arizona's potential for primary election reform and underscores how open, all-candidate primaries give independent voters a stronger voice and create incentives for candidates to appeal to a broader segment of voters. Read the full report:

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Pennsylvania Senator Devlin Robinson in PennLive.com: “The primaries are a huge opportunity to let voters make a difference in local politics. But if a large chunk of voters is not allowed to do so because they are independent, then no change can be made in their local communities… The