Oregon Open Primary Campaign

The Oregon Open Primary would replace the current closed, party-member-only system with one that gives every voter the same ballot, containing the names of all candidates running for offices now elected on a partisan basis, including U.S. Senate, Governor and State legislator. Voters would then choose whoever they think is best -- regardless of their party registration status, or the candidates' -- and the top two vote-getters regardless of party affiliation would then advance to the general election ballot. The initiative requires 82,579 valid signatures in order to be certified for the November ballot. Supporters of Oregon Open Primary aim to submit more than 120,000 total signatures by the July 3 deadline.

Use the above link for more information and if you are an Oregon resident to sign the petition.

Michael H. Drucker
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