“At least six states are considering changing their primary election systems in 2024, with nearly all looking at ways to open up partisan primaries to involve more voters,” NBC News reports.
“Partisan primaries are some of the lowest-turnout and most important elections in the U.S., where gerrymandering has significantly reduced the number of competitive races.
Supporters say opening up primaries to all voters would reduce extremism in politics and engage more Americans, while critics say the parties are entitled to nominate candidates as they choose.”