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Supporters hope Pa.’s new legislature will embrace open primaries, but at least one big hurdle remains

By Soapbox Group
April 7, 2023
  • Pennsylvania
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By: Kate Huangpu

HARRISBURG — Lawmakers and advocates who support opening Pennsylvania’s primary elections to over a million independent voters hope the legislature will take action this year, but at least one key senator stands in their way.

Pennsylvania is one of nine states that has closed primaries, meaning only registered Democrats and Republicans can vote for candidates during partisan spring elections.

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