New Yorkers will not vote on the proposed open primaries, as the city panel announced it will not include the measure on the November ballot. This proposal aimed to allow all voters to participate in the primary elections regardless of party affiliation. Currently, New York primary elections are limited to registered party members. The commission found insufficient consensus among members to move forward with the proposal, which aimed to increase voter turnout and enfranchise unaffiliated voters who are primarily Black and Latino. Concerns were raised that open primaries could favor establishment candidates.
"The proposal would have allowed all voters, regardless of party affiliation, to vote in a jungle primary of all candidates, in which the top two vote-getters advance to the general election."
"Currently, all primary elections in New York are restricted to registered members of a political party, limiting participation in critical voting events like the recent Democratic primary."
"Proponents argued the proposal would enfranchise many voters who are not affiliated with a political party, who are overwhelmingly Black and Latino."
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