The Nebraska Democratic Party leadership has decided to open its statewide May primary to independents.
"This vote emphasizes the openness of our party and the great importance we place on the political process and voter participation in all elections," State Party Chairman Vince Powers said.
Before independent voters, officially nonpartisan, could vote on party ballots only in federal primary elections, such as those for U.S. senator.
In the General Election of 2012, Republicans made up 48 percent of registered voters, Democrats made up about 32 percent, and independents about 20 percent.
Republican state chairman J.L. Spray says his party isn't likely to make a similar change.
I prefer a blanket primary were all registered voters' vote on one ballot but in party elections only party members vote. This would require some voters to get two ballots.
NYC Wins When Everyone Can Vote!
Michael H. Drucker
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