open primary
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In Alaska’s open primary on Aug. 18, the senator garnered 68,726 votes to the former congresswoman’s 82,244.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
An open primary allows the top two candidates who garner the most votes to move on to the general election in November, no matter what party they belong to.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 2026
Unlike many states, California holds an "open" primary, meaning voters can select candidates from any party.
From BBC ● Apr. 13, 2026
In Illinois, you don't register under a party, so it's kind of an open primary.
From Salon ● Apr. 2, 2025
Des Moines, Iowa, added to the Galveston plan the initiative, the referendum, and the recall, put in force a merit system for subordinate officials, and adopted the non-partisan open primary.
From Society Its Origin and Development by Henry Kalloch Rowe
