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To Be Truly Open, More Reform Is Needed to Maine Primaries
Next year, Maine will hold its first open primary election. Every Maine voter — including the 32 percent registered as unaffiliated — will be able to vote. It’s a critical step forward.  
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The Media Has To Stop Worshipping A Partisan-Controlled Elections Process
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Maine Voters Deserve More Freedom: Support Nonpartisan Open Primaries!
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Guilty Parties: Our Elections Have Been Stolen; Just Not How You Think
Do American voters have a stronger theft case? For years both parties have done their best (or worse) controlling our public American election system. Are they the real guilty parties?
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Guilty Parties: Our Elections Have Been Stolen; Just Not How You Think
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Florida's Open Primaries Amendment Could Help Ensure Voter Liberty for Mainers
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Open Primaries Should Head List of Crisis-Driven Election Reforms
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Letter to the editor: Open elections would ensure a brighter future for Maine
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Letter to the Bangor Daily News: Ending party control of elections
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