Open Primary Elections
Definition
A type of primary election where voters do not need to declare their party affiliation and can choose on the day of the primary which party's ballot they want to vote on.
Related terms
Independent Voters: Individuals who do not identify with or consistently support one particular political party.
General Election: The final voting process where all voters decide which candidate, from those determined in the primaries, will hold office.
Ballot Access: The rules and procedures that regulate who can be listed as a candidate in an election.
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AP US Government - 5.2 Voter Turnout
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