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The case for open primaries
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July 16, 2026
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5:39Now PlayingTexas Republican John Cornyn is urging his state to keep its open primary system. Some Republicans there want to close the primaries, meaning independents cannot vote in them. John Opdycke, founder and president of Open Primaries, joins "The Takeout" to discuss why he's in favor of a more inclusive system.
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