The ability of parties to develop and propose a vision for both primary and general elections should not be diluted, they assert. The measure would make it more difficult for parties to organize to get people to go to the polls, thus reducing voter turnout, they add. Opponents believe primaries as they are currently organized usually give voters a clear choice. They claim that the Open Primary Act would be an invitation for members of one party to manipulate the affairs of other parties, perhaps by voting in blocs for the weakest of the other parties candidates. Blanket Nonpartisan Completely Partially Partially Completely Voter may vote straight ticket or vote for candidates in different parties for each office.
All parties participate in a single primary.
Voter not required to state party preference. The choice is private. Voter required to choose party or ballot at the polls. Voter must pre- register but voter may change party registratio n on election day. Voter must register with a party in advance of primary.