After lawmakers refused to close the state’s primaries, Republican leaders in another state turned to federal court—joining a broader campaign to exclude independent voters from taxpayer-funded elections.
On Meet the Press, Open Primaries President John Opdycke explained that the country's political extremes are thriving because party primaries reward small ideological electorates while treating independent voters like outsiders.
The National Popular Vote Interstate Compact offers a state-based way to break the swing-state cartel, weaken minority rule, and make every presidential vote count.
A court challenge failed. Now Massachusetts voters will decide whether to open the state’s insider-driven primaries to all voters, all candidates, and real competition.
As Democrats scramble to replace Graham Platner, the former logger and Maine Senate president offers a rare mix of progressive politics, labor credibility, and proven appeal in Republican-leaning areas.
Luckily, there are organizations out there who are endorsing independent-minded candidates as well as candidates who support reforms key to unlocking independent political power.
Shawn Griffiths
Jeremy Gruber
Hugh J Campbell Jr.
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