open primary

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An open primary allows the top two candidates who garner the most votes to move on to the general election in November, no matter what party they belong to.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Unlike many states, California holds an "open" primary, meaning voters can select candidates from any party.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

We should welcome a raucous, open primary to thrash out who we are and what and who we’re going to fight for.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 20, 2025

In Illinois, you don't register under a party, so it's kind of an open primary.

From Salon • Apr. 2, 2025

An "open" primary is open to any and all voters.

From Government in the United States National, State and Local by Garner, James Wilford