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If there will only be one party represented at the general election then the primary is open to all voters. The assumption is that both parties will be represented and therefore the primaries are closed. This commissioner race is something of a gray area. There will be only one name on the ballot in the general election which makes it look like the "open exception" should apply. However, since individuals have registered as write-in candidates the exception does not apply and the primary is closed EVEN THOUGH THEIR NAMES WILL NOT APPEAR ON THE BALLOT. By law, this is not voter suppression. By (apparent) intent and in effect..... |
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If YOUR party sees fit to run a candidate in the general election, then YOUR party will hold a primary and YOU will get to vote in it.
Seems as if not running a candidate in the general election, but instead trying to manipulate the primary vote in the opposing party, is nothing but an end run. |
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Many take statements of fact as bashing. At the same time, some state facts in such a way as to effectively bash. Many are too sensitive, some are too creative. |
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In this case, with a write-in candidate registered, there will technically be a choice at the general election so the primary is closed. Technicalities, like loopholes, are legal and effective but are often distasteful. Separate topic, but I am a big fan of ranked-choice voting which could make primaries unnecessary. |
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MOST states are either closed party, or semi-closed party. The minority of states are open primary states. The closed party states include both red and blue, and even "purple" states. There is no voter suppression, anyone CAN switch their party online or anywhere they can declare a party affiliation. There is always a deadline, and they can switch any time before that deadline. They can then switch back the day after the election. |
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