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Want Fair Elections in New York City? Ranked Choice Isn’t Enough Without Open Primaries

A lot of people are talking about democracy reform in New York City, especially since the implementation of ranked choice voting. But while ranked choice voting in party primaries is novel, let’s be honest: it’s not “small-d” democratic. The fact is, the general election still uses a plurality votin

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Chad Peace

/ May 28, 2025

Want Fair Elections in New York City? Ranked Choice Isn’t Enough Without Open Primaries

Nevada Speaker Says It's Time to Give the State's Largest Voting Bloc Access to Primaries

Nevada’s largest registered voting bloc – unaffiliated voters – could soon gain access to the state’s taxpayer-funded primaries, if a new bill from Democratic Nevada Assembly Speaker Steve Yeager becomes law.

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Shawn Griffiths

/ May 27, 2025

Nevada Speaker Says It's Time to Give the State's Largest Voting Bloc Access to Primaries

Harvard Political Review Headlines Case for Open Primaries

The Harvard Political Review (HPR) is a student-run publication at Harvard University that is widely regarded for high-level, nonpartisan analysis of political developments in the U.S. and abroad. Founded in 1969 by members of the Institute of Politics at Harvard Kennedy School, HPR has been a launc

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Shawn Griffiths

/ May 26, 2025

Harvard Political Review Headlines Case for Open Primaries

NYC Independents Line Up to Demand Open Primaries

The New York City Charter Revision Commission, which is tasked with proposing policy changes to city government, held its first public meeting this week since it released a preliminary report that considers a potential end to the city’s closed primaries.

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Shawn Griffiths

/ May 23, 2025

NYC Independents Line Up to Demand Open Primaries

Pennsylvania Taxpayers Foot $75M Bill for Primaries They Can’t Vote In

The estimated cost for Tuesday’s primary elections in Pennsylvania is around $75 million for state and local governments. It’s a large price tag, especially since it is being paid for by voters who are denied the right to participate.

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Shawn Griffiths

/ May 20, 2025

Pennsylvania Taxpayers Foot $75M Bill for Primaries They Can’t Vote In

Majority Rules: The Film Capturing America’s Most Radical Election Reform

Alaskans made history in 2020 when they passed the first-in-the-nation election system that not only eliminated party primaries but adopted a voting system for the general election that gave them the option to rank candidates in order of preference.

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Shawn Griffiths

/ May 19, 2025

Majority Rules: The Film Capturing America’s Most Radical Election Reform

Pennsylvania Rep Chris Rabb: There Should Be No Second-Class Voters In Our State

A bill that would open Pennsylvania primary elections to over 1.4 million registered independent voters, HB 280, cleared its first major hurdle to becoming law this week when it cleared the House State Government Committee.

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Shawn Griffiths

/ May 15, 2025

Pennsylvania Rep Chris Rabb: There Should Be No Second-Class Voters In Our State

Chula Vista Voters Want More Choice -- Will the City Council Listen?

Voters in Chula Vista are signaling strong support for election reform. A recent independent poll conducted by Competitive Edge Research & Communication and funded by the Independent Voter Project shows that nearly two-thirds of voters support the More Choice Voting measure, a proposed change that w

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Shawn Griffiths

/ May 14, 2025

Chula Vista Voters Want More Choice -- Will the City Council Listen?

Joe Manchin Slams W.Va. Ranked Choice Ban, Says Some Politicians 'Don't Want to Compete; They Just Want Control'

Former US Senator Joe Manchin publicly condemned recent moves by West Virginia lawmakers to ban ranked choice voting and potentially restrict independent voters from participating in primary elections, calling the developments "political gamesmanship."

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Cara Brown McCormick

/ May 12, 2025

Joe Manchin Slams W.Va. Ranked Choice Ban, Says Some Politicians 'Don't Want to Compete; They Just Want Control'

Will New Yorkers Vote on Open Primaries This November?

The New York City Charter Revision Commission, convened by Mayor Eric Adams, released a preliminary report last week in which it states it is considering two potential reforms to city primary elections that exclude a fifth of the city's electorate.

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Shawn Griffiths

/ May 9, 2025

Will New Yorkers Vote on Open Primaries This November?

Open Primaries Were Just the Beginning -- Now New Mexico Needs A New Party to Keep Moving Forward

Alaska U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski is one of the few Republicans standing up to President Trump and expressing fear that key strategic alliances, our democracy, civil liberties and the rule of law are being under-mind. She also was one of the few Republicans to vote to impeach him.

By Bob Perls

/ May 6, 2025

Open Primaries Were Just the Beginning -- Now New Mexico Needs A New Party to Keep Moving Forward

There Is An Equal Voting Rights Bill In Congress No One Is Talking About

There is a bill in the US House that, if passed, would ensure millions of independent voters have a more meaningful say in who represents them by requiring open primaries for federal elections. Outside of VN, however, few outlets have talked about it.

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Shawn Griffiths

/ May 5, 2025

There Is An Equal Voting Rights Bill In Congress No One Is Talking About