6 states are rethinking how they run their primaries in 2024

Six states are considering changing their primary election systems in 2024, with most looking at ways to open up partisan primaries to involve more voters.

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Open, Closed, Hybrid? State Primary Elections Come in Assorted Flavors

Although primary elections are the most common way for political parties to nominate candidates, states vary in how those elections are conducted.

National Conference of State Legislatures

From #BallotPA

Happy Bill of Rights Day!

On this day, we honor and celebrate the freedoms granted by the first ten amendments of our Constitution, that all began with three words: “We the People”

Our democracy is not guaranteed and must continually be fought for. #RepealClosedPrimaries

#Independents #ElectionReform #Politics #ModernizingGovernment #PA #Pennsylvania

From #BallotPA
Today (Wednesday April 26) at 1pm: Don't miss State Sens Laughlin and Boscola discussing their legislation to #RepealClosedPrimaries in a press conference!
https://www.senatorlaughlin.com/2023/04/19/sens-laughlin-boscola-to-introduce-pa-open-primaries-legislation/

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#PA #Pennsylvania #OpenPrimaries #ElectionReform

Sens. Laughlin & Boscola to Introduce PA Open Primaries Legislation - Senator Laughlin

Sens. Dan Laughlin (R-49) and Lisa Boscola (D-18) will be holding a news conference on Wednesday, April 26, starting at 1 p.m. in the state Capitol Media Center to discuss their introduction of legislation seeking to repeal closed primaries and allow registered but unaffiliated voters to vote in Pennsylvania’s primary elections. Watch Live Capitol Media Center

Senator Laughlin

From #BallotPA:

“Our Commonwealth remains 1 of 8 states across the country w/ closed primaries. Last Nov, Nevada passed a ballot measure that brought open primaries. PA should be next.”

In a letter to #RepSolomon, SfBPA #swarthmore chairs call to #RepealClosedPrimaries! Do you agree with them?

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#PA #Pennsylvania #ElectionReform #OpenPrimaries

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