open primary
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If no candidate wins a majority of the vote in California’s open primary, the top two, regardless of party affiliation, will progress to the general election in November.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 31, 2026
Unlike many states, California holds an "open" primary, meaning voters can select candidates from any party.
From BBC ● Apr. 13, 2026
We should welcome a raucous, open primary to thrash out who we are and what and who we’re going to fight for.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 20, 2025
In Illinois, you don't register under a party, so it's kind of an open primary.
From Salon ● Apr. 2, 2025
An "open" primary is open to any and all voters.
From Government in the United States National, State and Local by Garner, James Wilford
