open primary
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Though the three candidates are competing in an open primary, Valadao is expected to advance to the general election as a longtime incumbent and the only Republican on the ballot.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 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
Ms Machado received 93% of the votes in the open primary despite being banned from running for office.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2024
An "open" primary is open to any and all voters.
From Government in the United States National, State and Local by James Wilford Garner
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