open primary

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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

Colorado Voters First’s initiative would open primary elections to all candidates.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 6, 2024

An "open" primary is open to any and all voters.

From Government in the United States National, State and Local by Garner, James Wilford