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Pennsylvania House passes bill opening primaries to independent voters
Original: Bill to open PA primaries to independent voters passes state House
The Pennsylvania state House has passed legislation that would allow independent voters to participate in primary elections. Currently, Pennsylvania closes its primaries to voters registered with a party, leaving more than a million independents unable to cast ballots in races that often decide the state's ultimate winners. The bill's passage is being highlighted by election watchers as a notable step, though it still faces an uncertain path in the state Senate.
Why now: It is a significant change to how Pennsylvania runs elections, affecting over a million independent voters ahead of upcoming contests.
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- Bill to open PA primaries to independent voters passes state House · spotlightpa.org
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