#openprimaries

[tzmugdho]

Decoding Primary Elections: Crafting Candidate Selection and Political Terrain

Primary elections serve a dual role in winnowing down the array of candidates for a particular elective position and determining the party nominees in advance of a general election. This pivotal process manifests in diverse formats, with participation terms differing across jurisdictions, political parties, and the contested offices. The primaries, such as the Arizona primaries, South Carolina primary, and Georgia primaries, wield substantial influence in molding the democratic landscape. These elections are instrumental in determining which candidates will ultimately vie for victory in the general election. The intricacies of primary elections, inclusive of eligibility criteria like the requirement for registered party membership, contribute to the rich tapestry of democratic practices and underscore the significance of public involvement in the electoral process within the broader context of U.S. primaries.

Visit: https://openprimaries.org/campaigns-for-primary-reform/

[tzmugdho]

Join the Movement: Campaigns for Primary Reform and Inclusive Voting

Campaigns for Primary Reform is a dedicated effort in collaboration with activists nationwide, spanning cities and states, to champion the fundamental right of every voter to participate in all public elections. Our mission is clear: advocating for open and nonpartisan primary election systems that prioritize inclusivity and fairness. We invite supporters, activists, and potential spokespeople to join us in this crucial movement. If you share our commitment to ensuring every voice is heard in the democratic process, we encourage you to get involved. Reach out to Jeremy Gruber, Open Primaries Senior VP, at [email protected] and become an integral part of the journey towards a more inclusive and representative electoral landscape.

To know more about it visit : https://openprimaries.org/campaigns-for-primary-reform/

[rayraymitrano]

Filled out an affidavit ballot today at my tax-payer funded polling station. . • . It stays sealed for a few days until Monroe County Board of Elections throws it in the garbage! = = = 16% of registered voters affiliated w/ Democratic party participated in the NY D-25 Closed Primary for our Congressional House Representative. & & That's less than 8% of the potential electorate that should be cultivating our candidates. - - - Check out what other states do with #OpenPrimaries , early voting, auto-registration, parolee voting, and so many more progressive policies that foster civic engagement. > > > @letnyvote @fairvotereform @represent_women #ROCny #ny #usa #Election2018 #ElectionMeddling (at Monroe County, New York)

[rayraymitrano]

Today is Election Day for who represents Rochester, New York in the House of Representatives: : : "Monroe County Elections Commissioner Tom Ferrarese says officials are predicting voter turnout on Tuesday of about 12 to 18 percent..." • • NY runs Closed Primaries. No early voting. Has the strictest deadline for changing party affiliation, restricts parolees, no automatic registration, varying polling hours, and is not progressive in many other ways. . . NY ranks 41st in voter turnout. Why is that? ? ? "...out of about 450,000 voters in Monroe County, about 179,000 or so are eligible to vote in Tuesday's primary." ! ! of those 179, 000 registered Democrats, around 26,000 are expected to vote today? That's 17% of all registered voters. - - If you count the eligible voting population ( un-registered and disenfranchised ) that means less than 10% of our electorate is pushing forward our next Congressional representative. $ $ Today's election is tax-payer funded, yet excludes so many from participating. Why is that? : : If party's want to run a Closed Primary process, they should do so on their own money. Especially the two partys that design electoral laws to exlcude any other voices from their back-and-forth duopoly. • • @letnyvote #openprimaries @fairvotereform @represent_women #usa #election2018 #duopoly #ny + + and if you supported @berniesanders in 2016 and aren't disenfranchised today: Vote @wiltforcongress ! / / http://wxxinews.org/post/primary-turnout-expectations-tuesday (at Monroe County, New York)

[extraordinarylegend]

How do you feel about open primaries? How do you feel about ranked choice voting? Voter turn out is extremely low. One of the reasons is that the two parties control the voting system and many people don't like either party. We as voters are subject to a voting system where one has to choose between your right to vote and your right not to join either party. Thoughts? https://youtu.be/q6pC5IJirrY #OpenPrimaries #rankedchoicevoting #voterfatigue (at Dobson Ranch, Mesa)

[rayraymitrano]

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I will be on the sidewalk, near the flower pot, engaging discussion on the idea of non-partisan, top-two, instant-runoff primaries in future New York Local, State and Federal Elections. It will be the third time this year, during each of NY's three primaries, and it will be outside the local Board of Elections Office, which is a polling station on election days. New York State Election Law applies and there has been/will be no campaigning for any candidates near the polling station. This is a non-partisan, civically motivated, public demonstration free and open. All are welcome. See previous NY Primary actions at rayraymitrano.com > Election 2016 I want to vote: Tues 9/13 The final of three 2016 New York primary elections is coming up this Tues. 9/13 • (4/19 Presidential 6/28 Congressional 9/13 State/County) However, 30% of NY registered voters will once again be unable to participate in cultivating potential candidates for the fall election. Many states are different. They have open primaries to voters regardless of affiliation. Some even utilize ranked choice voting and the top-two candidates, regardless of political party, go onto a fall election (Potentially a Democrat and a Democrat, or a Republican and a Republican, or maybe an Unaffiliated and a Democrat?) This method allows voters to cast robust, dynamic ballots that are not susceptible to voter sabotage (the main critique for opening party primaries.) However, all NY taxpayers contribute toward the $25 million for our Board of Elections to host the four election days this year. Being tax-payer funded, shouldn't these very important elections be open to all voters? This year, 88% of congress is up for re-election. Many State and Local governemt positions are, too. However, most are not amidst with vigorous campaigning for seats in the State Assembly, State Senate, County Judges, Clerks and much else. Monroe County district ballots are sparse for this Tuesday election. Many potential candidates are unable to successfully challenge access to the closed Democrat or Republican party tax-payer funded nominating processes. #democracyspring #openprimaries @fairvotereform #whytuesday (at Monroe County Clerks)

[rayraymitrano]

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I want to vote: Tues 9/13 MCBOE The final of three 2016 New York primary elections is coming up this Tues. 9/13 • (4/19 Presidential 6/28 Congressional 9/13 State/County) However, 30% of NY registered voters will once again be unable to participate in cultivating potential candidates for the fall election. Many states are different. They have open primaries to voters regardless of affiliation. Some even utilize ranked choice voting and the top-two candidates, regardless of political party, go onto a fall election (Potentially a Democrat and a Democrat, or a Republican and a Republican, or maybe an Unaffiliated and a Democrat?) This method allows voters to cast robust, dynamic ballots that are not susceptible to voter sabotage (the main critique for opening party primaries.) However, all NY taxpayers contribute toward the $25 million for our Board of Elections to host the four election days this year. Being tax-payer funded, shouldn't these very important elections be open to all voters? This year, 88% of congress is up for re-election. Many State and Local governemt positions are, too. However, most are not amidst with vigorous campaigning for seats in the State Assembly, State Senate, County Judges, Clerks and much else. Monroe County district ballots are sparse for this Tuesday election. Many potential candidates are unable to successfully challenge access to the closed Democrat or Republican party tax-payer funded nominating processes. Are we that satisfied with our civic environment? Shouldn't we be getting to know as many options as possible beforehand? Growing the candidates and ideas we want, for a diverse, citizen tuned debate in the fall? I will be on the sidewalk, near the flower pot, engaging discussion on the idea of non-partisan, top-two, instant-runoff primaries in future New York Local, State and Federal Elections. It will be the third time this year, during each of NY's three primaries, and it will be outside the lo bycal Board of Elections Office, which is a polling station on election days. This is a non-partisan, civically motivated, public demonstration. All welcome. #democracyspring @fairvotereform #openprimaries #whytuesday (at Rochester, New York)

[rayraymitrano]

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Live streamed tour of Primary Caucus show. See full video at @fakenews2016 fb page. #fakeelection2016 @fairvotereform #openprimaries @democracyspring #whytuesday @visualstudiesworkshop (at Visual Studies Workshop)