Nine states use a similar system. Major parties would select their nominees for partisan offices. Voters would receive ballots only for nonpartisan offices and issues. No states use this system. Voters would not be required to declare their party affiliation.
Major parties nominate one or more candidates for an office.
Voters would vote for only one candidate and the top candidates from each major party would advance to the general election. No states use this system, but it is similar to Washington s current blanket primary. Modified blanket primary top two candidates Voters would not be asked to declare their party affiliation. Voters could choose one candidate for each office, but could vote for any candidate regardless of party. Their choice is not public record.