New York City has the opportunity to implement open primaries, which would enfranchise 1.1 million unaffiliated voters who currently do not participate in the primary process. Open primaries allow any registered voter to vote in the primaries, increasing voter participation and ensuring competitive general elections. As seen in 24 of the 30 largest cities in the U.S., open primaries have led to exceptional increases in voter participation and meaningful elections. Implementing this reform is essential for strengthening democracy and maximizing voter choices in NYC.
Open primaries will strengthen democracy by allowing the 1.1 million unaffiliated voters to participate in the primary process, which is a crucial opportunity for reform.
We have a chance to end voter disenfranchisement and double down on more democracy, as most big cities across the country have already done.
Open primaries can take many forms, but essentially they allow for any registered voter to vote in a primary, leading to an increase in voter participation.
Over time, open primaries can lead to greater voter participation overall, and general elections in NYC will now matter because they will be competitive.
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