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open primary
Coverage of open primary in the Nexus archive.
- Vermont doesn’t need political parties to get things done
The article proposes eliminating political parties in Vermont, suggesting candidates run on individual merits with open primaries, no party labels, and no campaign funding, using ranked-choice voting to select top candidates for the general election. The author advocates for merit-based leadership in government.
- What is California’s ‘jungle primary’ – and why are Democrats calling to change the system?
California's 'jungle primary' system allows voters to select any candidate regardless of party registration. Introduced in 2012 under Arnold Schwarzenegger, the system aims to create competition in races dominated by Democrats. The system could result in two Republicans advancing to the general election.