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Open primaries

A group is pushing open primaries in Kentucky amid an uptick in independent voter registration, arguing it is time to engage more Kentuckians in the primary process as voters head to party nominee contests.

Should Kentucky adopt open primaries so independent voters can participate?

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Sources

LPM News / Bill Burton — https://www.lpm.org/news/kentucky-politics
LISTEN: Group pushes open primaries in Kentucky amid independent voter uptick. A group advocating for open primaries in Kentucky says gains in independent voter registration signal that it’s time to engage more Kentuckians in the primaries.
Positions on this issue  ·  liberal → conservative
  1. Require fully open primaries and easier independent participation
  2. Allow independents to vote in either party primary
  3. Study open primary options while keeping current structure for now
  4. Keep closed primaries reserved for registered party members
  5. Strengthen party control and oppose opening primaries to non-members