After a bipartisan House vote to open the primaries, Gov. Josh Shapiro and Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick are adding their support as advocates turn their attention to the state Senate.
Pennsylvania moves toward opening its primaries as lawsuits spread, turnout data favors open systems, and Gen Z drifts further from the two-party mold.
Alaska's repeal campaign inadvertently reveals voter demand for open primaries by attacking them. With independents making up two-thirds of Alaska voters, the message is clear: voters want to participate without choosing a party first.
Plus, Rob Sand promises to give independents an equal vote in Iowa. More and more independent voters are changing the conversation and the movement for fairer elections has garnered a national stage.
As more Americans identify outside the two major parties, independent voters are challenging primary rules that can leave them out of the elections that shape their communities.
After another setback for open primaries, reformers say the real breakthrough may be the growing civic power of New York City’s 1.2 million independent voters.
