Podcasts about open primaries

5 Republican Reps Share Their Thoughts On Closing Tennessee's Primary Elections & The Failure Of A Bill That Would Have Prevented Crossover VotingRepublican Representatives Gino Bulso, Dennis Powers, Greg Martin, Monty Fritts and Jody Barrett Share Their Thoughts On Closing Tennessee's Primary Elections & The Failure Of A Bill In Senate Committee That Would Have Prevented Crossover Voting.*A Tennessee Conservative News interview conducted by our on-site reporter, Adelia Kirchner.

The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for Jan. 30, 2025‘Let America Vote Act' Would Encourage States Allow Unaffiliated Voters to Vote in PrimariesAmerican voters identifying as “independent” are the largest group of voters, at 43%, according to recent Gallup polling.  Depending on what kind of primary election your state parties have, millions of unaffiliated voters may not be able to vote.   A bill in the U.S. House called the “Let America Vote Act” would change that.To view the whole script of today's report, please go to our website.Today's LinksArticles & Resources:Gallup - GOP Holds Edge in Party Affiliation for Third Straight YearNational Conference of State Legislatures - State Primary Election TypesAmerican Democracy Minute - (2023)  Who Can Vote in a State Primary? Well, that Depends on Where You Live and Sometimes Whether You Belong to a Political PartyOffice of U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03) - Gluesenkamp Perez, Bipartisan Colleagues Introduce Election Reform and Integrity LegislationU.S. Congress - H.R.155 - To require States to permit unaffiliated voters to vote in primary elections for Federal office, and for other purposesGeorgia Recorder/States News - Though noncitizens can vote in few local elections, GOP goes big to make it illegalBipartisan Policy Center - (2024) The Effect of Open Primaries on Turnout and Representation Groups Taking Action:Open Primaries, Represent.Us, Unite AmericaPlease follow us on Facebook and Bluesky Social, and SHARE! Find all of our reports at AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgWant ADM sent to your email?  Sign up here!Are you a radio station?  Find our broadcast files at Pacifica Radio Network's Audioport and PRX#Democracy  #DemocracyNews #OpenPrimaries #LetAmericaVoteAct #VotingRights

This Week in Oklahoma Politics, KOSU's Michael Cross talks with Republican Political Consultant Neva Hill and former House Speaker Steve Lewis about a video from State Superintendent Ryan Walters attacking teachers and teachers' unions, Oklahoma County ending its lawsuit against OKC over the location of a new jail and supporters of an open primary ballot measure refiling their initiative petition with the Secretary of State.The trio also discusses Organizational Day at the State Capitol for lawmakers to elect leaders and adopt rules for the coming legislative session and three Republican representatives appeal a $127M OG&E rate increase to the State Supreme Court.

Keaton Ross reported on a new open primaries ballot initiative that organizers hope to get on the ballot in 2026.Heather Warlick with an update on camping bans and other actions in Oklahoma that some say target people experiencing homelessness. Paul Monies talks about a recent story by Jennifer Palmer about cell phone bans in schools. Ted Streuli hosts.

The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for Nov. 25, 2024Alaska's Ranked Choice Voting and ‘Top 4' Open Primaries Survive Repeal Referendum - By a WhiskerWith a razor-thin statewide margin of 664 votes, ranked choice voting and open primaries weathered a repeal challenge in Alaska, one of the few democracy reforms to survive the 2024 Presidential election cycle.  To view the whole script of today's report, please go to our website.Today's LinksArticles & Resources:BallotPedia - Alaska Ballot Measure 2, Repeal Top-Four Ranked-Choice Voting Initiative (2024)Alaska Beacon - Alaska chooses to keep ranked choice voting, Begich defeats Peltola, unofficial results showAlaska Beacon – Alaska Supreme Court upholds ranked choice repeal initiative, now bound for November voteBallotPedia – Ballot Measure Which Established Alaska's Top-Four Ranked-Choice Voting and Campaign Finance Laws Initiative (2020)American Democracy Minute – Fines Upheld for Alaska Pastor Using His Church Organization to Funnel ‘Free Speech' Money to Political Groups Trying Repeal Ranked Choice VotingAlaska Division of Elections – Ranked Choice Voting, ExplainedGroups Taking Action:Alaskans for Better Elections, Represent.Us, Open PrimariesRegister or Check Your Voter Registration:U.S. Election Assistance Commission – Register And Vote in Your StatePlease follow us on Facebook and SHARE!  Find all of our reports at AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgWant ADM sent to your email?  Sign up here!Are you a radio station?  Find our broadcast files at Pacifica Radio Network's Audioport and PRX#Democracy  #DemocracyNews #Alaska #OpenPrimaries #RankedChoiceVoting

This Week in Oklahoma Politics, KOSU's Michael Cross talks with Republican Political Consultant Neva Hill and Civil Rights Attorney Ryan Kiesel about the State Department of Education buying 532 Trump-endorsed Bibles for nearly $25K, Superintendent Ryan Walters mandating schools show a video of him announcing his Office of Religious Liberty and Patriotism along with him praying for President-elect Trump and a new initiative petition to open the primary election process to everyone.The trio also discusses Governor Stitt's "Operation Guardian" to deport convicted criminals who are also undocumented immigrants and an agreement over the settlement of a class-action lawsuit regarding the mental health treatment of inmates.

All 17 of Nevada's counties have certified the results of the 2024 election, bringing this unprecedented cycle officially to a close. This week on Ballot Battleground: Nevada, host Ben Margiott recaps the dramatic canvass meeting in Washoe County and looks ahead to 2025. Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford joins to explain how his office intends to stand up to efforts to infringe on Nevadans' rights and be a 'bulwark' against the incoming Trump administration. Plus, Vote Nevada executive director Sondra Cosgrove - a big supporter of open primaries and ranked choice voting - says the fight for open primaries is not over even after statewide ballot Question 3 failed. Programming note: This was the final episode of season 1 of Ballot Battleground: Nevada. We will be taking a holiday hiatus and returning with all-new episodes in early 2025. Advocates continue push for open primaries in Nevada after Question 3 defeated Top Nevada Democrat says he won't introduce open primary bill despite advocate push Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melissa Davlin sits down with Luke Mayville, spokesperson for Idahoans for Open Primaries, and Rep. Brent Crane, House State Affairs Committee chairman, to discuss their philosophical stances regarding Proposition One.

Kevin Miller looks at the upcoming election with Lars Larson.

Maybe one of the more challenging votes people will make in two weeks is Ballot Question 3. It asks voters whether they want to approve ranked-choice voting and open primaries.

It would be the most consequential change to Nevada's election laws in decades. Question 3 would put open primaries and ranked choice voting in the state constitution if it passes in November. News 4-Fox 11 hosted the first Ballot Battleground: Nevada debate featuring two guests from each side of this contentious initiative. This week, we bring you the entire debate with Molly Ellery and Mike Escobar representing the Yes on 3 campaign and Amber Falgout and Kerry Durmick with Battle Born Progress and All Voting Is Local Action, respectively. We asked about whether the measure is truly complicated, concerns about ballots being thrown out, why both reforms are wrapped into one measure, how it's been implemented in other states and much more. How would open primaries and ranked choice voting work in Nevada? We ran a fruit election to see How has ranked choice voting worked in Maine and Alaska? How ranked choice voting effort started, a conservative perspective on Question 3 and Tim Walz rally What is Question 3? Explaining open primaries and ranked choice voting with the Guinn Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for Oct. 11, 2024Sensing a Threat to Their Power, Idaho GOP Leaders Use Every Lever to Stop Open Primaries & Ranked Choice Citizen Ballot Initiative Apparently sensing an existential threat to their power, Idaho GOP leaders are pulling every lever to defeat an open primaries and ranked choice voting citizen initiative.  The measure would allow over 275,000 independent voters to have their voices heard in primaries, and offer more choices to voters.To view the whole script of today's report, please go to our website.Today's LinksArticles & Resources:State of Idaho VoteIdaho - Initiatives & Amendments for 2024Boise Public Radio - Open Primaries Initiative supporters to deliver verified signatures to Secretary of StateBoise Public Radio - Idaho judge dismisses AG's challenge to open primaries ballot initiativeGovernor Brad Little - Voter participation, confidence in elections paramountIdaho Capital Sun - Move to ranked-choice voting could cost at least $25M to $40M, Idaho's top election official saysIdaho Capital Sun - Idaho House GOP opposes Prop 1 ballot initiative, may repeal or amend it if voters pass itIdahoans for Open Primaries - Frequently Asked Questions About Proposition 1Groups Taking Action:Idahoans for Open Primaries,  Mormon Women for Ethical Government, Open Primaries, FairVoteCheck Your Voter Registration: U.S. Election Assistance Commission – Register And Vote in Your State USA Vote Foundation – Registration, Eligibility, State Election Office Links Vote.Gov – Register to Vote in Your State Please follow us on Facebook and SHARE!  Find all of our reports at AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgWant ADM sent to your email?  Sign up here!Are you a radio station?  Find our broadcast files at Pacifica Radio Network's Audioport and PRX#Democracy  #DemocracyNews #Idaho #RankedChoiceVoting, #OpenPrimaries #IndependentVoters

I give updates on the RFK-to-Trump voters and the Green Party strategy in New York, and then give an extensive explanation of what open primaries are and how current reform initiatives could impact independent and minor party candidates.

Extremism is once again on the ballot in 2024. This is not an accident but instead a product of a system incentivised by divisiveness. In an Interview with Andrew Yang, The Delve dives into how Democracy Reform in the shape of RCV, Open Primaries, and Nonpartisan Redistricting Committees, opens the door for change and moderation by empowering the voices of the people.More about the Forward Party: https://www.forwardparty.com

The American Democracy Minute Radio Report for Sept. 24, 2024Updates on 97,000 Registered AZ Voters Without Citizenship Proof, CO Open Primaries & RCV Poll; and Stickering Out RFK Jr. in WIWe have three quick state updates, including a court decision favoring the over 97,000 Arizona voters who didn't have citizenship documents on file, a promising poll showing Colorado voters may embrace open primaries and ranked choice voting, and a court case by Robert F. Kennedy to sticker out his name in Wisconsin.***Today's audio report erroneously refers to the Wisconsin Election Commission as the "Wisconsin Ballot Commission."  We've corrected it in print and apologize for the error.***To view the whole script of today's report, please go to our website.Today's LinksArticles & Resources:Arizona Mirror - AZ Supreme Court won't limit 97,000 improperly registered votersArizona Supreme Court - Decision - MARICOPA COUNTY RECORDER STEPHEN v. ARIZONA SECRETARY OF STATE ADRIAN FONTES Colorado Sun - Colorado's all-candidate primary and ranked choice general election ballot measure is poised to pass, poll showsVotebeat Wisconsin - Wisconsin clerks in sticker shock over Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s request to have name covered on ballotWisconsin Examiner - Appeals court will hear RFK Jr. lawsuit to get off presidential ballotWISN - Wisconsin Supreme Court to take Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ballot challengeGroups Taking Action:Colorado Voters FirstCheck Your Voter Registration: U.S. Election Assistance Commission – Register And Vote in Your State USA Vote Foundation – Registration, Eligibility, State Election Office Links Vote.Gov – Register to Vote in Your State Vote.Org – Check Your Registration to Vote Please follow us on Facebook and Twitter and SHARE!  Find all of our reports at AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgWant ADM sent to your email?  Sign up here!Are you a radio station?  Find our broadcast files at Pacifica Radio Network's Audioport and PRX#Democracy  #DemocracyNews #ColoradoNews #WisconsinNews #ArizonaNews

Two years ago, Nevadans voted on a ballot measure to change our primary system. Instead of party primaries which exclude participation for nonpartisan voters (the largest group- larger than either major party), the Nevada Constitution would be changed to have a single open primary for all registered voters, regardless of party. The initiative would also change the general election to introduce ranked choice voting, a system in which voters rank the candidates in order of preference instead of being limited to a single selection. In Nevada, constitutional changes must pass a vote of the public in two consecutive elections. That second vote is happening this November and will determine what form our elections may take in the future. Joining us on Renoites to discuss is William Mantle, a proponent of Question 3, legal assistant, and sometime local election candidate. We talked about the details of how these systems would work, what results have looked like in other parts of the county and world, and addressed many of the concerns being brought forth by opponents of the measure (both major parties are actively working against passage, and some people I've talked to have counted that as a point in it's favor). Thank you so much for listening! Visit http://yeson3nv.org to learn more and if you'd like to be involved more actively in this campaign, email Gamaliel Enriquez at gze.nevada@gmail.com  Follow Renoites on Instagram at http://instagram.com/renoites Contribute on Patreon at http://patreon.com/renoites Email guest suggestions or comments to conor@renoites.com  

Episode 501: Bryce Eddy is joined by Michael Angiletta to discuss his organization, Secure Idaho Elections. They also discuss Rank Choice Voting, Open Primaries and other ways the Uniparty  remains in control of America and play both sides against the middle. Putting the "MAN" back in mankind! Visit https://www.friendofbryce.com/ to talk to an Alliance member and get a free values alignments report to make a change TODAY. BE A THREAT TO THE GREAT RESET! Please subscribe and follow us on the following platforms! Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/TheBryceEddyShow Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0S9VEEBrxdXaKdLvSHPue6 Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bryce-eddy-show/id1635204267 Google Podcast - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9vbW55LmZtL3Nob3dzL2xpYmVydHktc3RhdGlvbi9wbGF5bGlzdHMvbGliZXJ0eS1zdGF0aW9uLnJzcw Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thebryceeddyshow/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for Aug. 30, 2024Will Alaska Keep Its Open Primaries and Ranked Choice Voting?  An Upcoming Ballot Initiative, Plagued With Problems, is Critical TestAlaska implemented its Top 4 open primary and ranked choice voting system in 2022, after voters approved Ballot Measure 2 in 2020 in a close vote. A right wing ballot measure to repeal it, marred by questionable practices, was upheld by the Alaska Supreme Court on August 22nd will appear on the  November ballot.To view the whole script of today's report, please go to our website.Today's LinksArticles & Resources:Alaska Beacon - Alaska Supreme Court upholds ranked choice repeal initiative, now bound for November voteBallotPedia - Ballot Measure Which Established Alaska's Top-Four Ranked-Choice Voting and Campaign Finance Laws Initiative (2020)BallotPedia - Ballot Measure To Repeal Alaska's Top-Four Ranked-Choice Voting and Campaign Finance Laws InitiativeAmerican Democracy Minute - Fines Upheld for Alaska Pastor Using His Church Organization to Funnel ‘Free Speech' Money to Political Groups Trying Repeal Ranked Choice VotingAlaska Division of Elections - Ranked Choice Voting, ExplainedGroups Taking Action:Alaskans for Better Elections, Represent.UsCheck Your Voter Registration: U.S. Election Assistance Commission – Register And Vote in Your State USA Vote Foundation – Registration, Eligibility, State Election Office Links Vote.Gov – Register to Vote in Your State Vote.Org – Check Your Registration to Vote Please follow us on Facebook and Twitter and SHARE!  Find all of our reports at AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgWant ADM sent to your email?  Sign up here!Are you a radio station?  Find our broadcast files at Pacifica Radio Network's Audioport and PRX#Democracy  #DemocracyNews #RankedChoiceVoting #OpenPrimaries #AlaskaNews

It's notoriously difficult to get successful traction on voter initiatives. So, we're talking with Luke Mayville, co-founder of Reclaim Idaho. His group just managed to get the Open Primaries Initiative on the November ballot. Luke explains to host Lindsay Van Allen why over 97,000 Idahoans signed on, and why he thinks people want more of a say in our local elections.  Want some more Boise news? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you'll get a cheatsheet to the city every weekday morning. Learn more about the sponsors of this July 22nd episode: Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Incogni - Use code CityCast for 55% off the annual plan. Interested in advertising with City Cast Boise? Find more info HERE. Reach us at boise@citycast.fm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“I like to say the stars are aligned for open primaries right now,” says South Dakota Open Primaries Director Joe Kirby. “I think there's a realization that closed primaries simply don't make sense when you're in a single party state.” “I also think that Open Primaries will foster a more representative and functional government,” adds De Knudson, former Sioux Falls City Councilor and Co-Director of “Amendment H” - an effort to create a single unified primary of all candidates from which the top two advance to the general election. This 2024 South Dakota measure is more modest than reforms advanced by the same team eight years ago which failed by ten points on Election Day. “We learned a valuable lesson in 2016,” admits Kirby, a business entrepreneur also involved in political reform efforts for three decades. “We tried to do two things at once. We tried to bring open primaries to South Dakota at the same time we tried to remove party labels.”  In this episode, John Opdycke, Founder and President of the national organization Open Primaries, explains why the 2024 crop of non-partisan election reforms is more robust and more diverse.  “Part of what I think is so healthy is that the national groups are saying, Hey, let us show you our research, let us show you what this looks like from up looking down,” says Opdycke, one of the nation's foremost experts on election reform. “And the local people say, great, that's really helpful. Let us show you what our local polling looks like. Let us show you what our political culture looks like.”  For Joe Kirby, De Knudson and many other supporters, Amendment H is an effort to turn away from political extremism and divisiveness and back toward traditional South Dakota values.  “I really love South Dakota,” says Knudson. “I care lots about government. I just knew that I didn't have a choice. I had to give this one more shot, and I really am confident that we will win this on November 5th.” Tune in to find out more about the 2024 South Dakota open primaries initiative– past lessons learned and prospects for passage this year.  This episode is part of our season long series on state level non partisan election reform ballot measures in 2024– from Washington DC to Alaska with numerous states in between– Idaho, Nevada, Colorado, South Dakota, and, next up, Arizona. With a record number of state level reforms this year, stay tuned to see if the stars align in South Dakota and on a national level. The Purple Principle is a Fluent Knowledge production; original music by Ryan Adair Rooney.

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Open Primaries gets some poll love! Former State Senator Tom Dempster comes on the show to discuss the recent primary and the Open Primaries issue on the November ballot, last week's convention, recent polling on IM 29, Dems getting a cash boost, and those sneaky Nazis. (nice masks, cowards) Follow @DakotaTownHall. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In April of 2024, Luke Mayville, co-founder of the grassroots organization ReClaim Idaho, addressed volunteers on the final day of signature gathering for this year's Open Primaries and Final Four Voting ballot initiative.  “We are here today because we are tired of playing the same old game under a broken set of rules,” Luke told the 50 or so volunteers gathered in Boise's IvyWild Park that morning.  “The root of the problem,” Mayville stated, “ is the fact that there are 270,000 independent voters who are blocked from voting in the most important primary elections. And the root of the problem is that we don't even have competitive general elections.” Continuing our Purple Principle (TPP) series on the record number of nonpartisan state-level election reform efforts in 2024, this episode profiles the coalition working to advance Idaho's Open Primary initiative. The initiative is patterned in part after the Alaska “Final Four Voting” model first proposed by Katherine Gehl, author, business leader, and TPP guest earlier this season.  Margaret Kinzel of Mormon Women for Ethical Government, or MWEG, represents another important member of this non-partisan coalition. “ One of the things that helped me sign on to being active in this effort was hearing how many of our races are uncontested in the 2022 election,”  Margaret explains. “Nine of the 38 districts, the race for state senator and the two-state representatives were uncontested. So you had no choice to vote for; you either voted for the candidate or you didn't.” Retired Attorney General and former Idaho Supreme Court Chief Justice, Jim Jones, is another important coalition leader. “After the 2022 Alaska election, “Jones explains, “ it appeared to me that this was the answer to Idaho's problem because we had gotten so involved in culture wars, and the culture warriors were essentially picked by the Republican Party, which had been taken over by extremists.” Tune in to learn more about the Idaho coalition that collected and submitted over 90 thousand signatures toward election reform in a largely conservative state and meet coalition leaders Luke Mayville (Reclaim Idaho), Margaret Wentzl (Mormon Women for Ethical Government) and former Idaho Supreme Court Justice Jim Jones.  Sometimes a village is not enough and it takes a broad coalition to take on “a broken election system.” The Purple Principle is a Fluent Knowledge production; original music by Ryan Adair Rooney.  SHOW NOTES Our Guests: Luke Mayville, Co-founder Reclaim Idaho. Margaret Kinzel, Co-Liasson, Mormon Women For Ethical Government. Jim Jones, Former Attorney General Idaho.  Join Us for Premium Content: Apple: https://link.chtbl.com/PurpleApple Patreon: patreon.com/purpleprinciplepodcast Find us online! Twitter: @purpleprincipl Facebook: @thepurpleprinciplepodcast Youtube: @thepurpleprinciple  Our website: https://bit.ly/2ZCpFaQ Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/2UfFSja  Resources:  https://www.reclaimidaho.org/ https://www.mormonwomenforethicalgovernment.org/ https://idahocapitalsun.com/author/jim-jones/  https://idahocapitalsun.com/2024/05/01/having-exceeded-goal-idaho-open-primary-supporters-submit-final-signatures-for-verification/ https://idahocapitalsun.com/2024/04/24/idaho-open-primary-supporters-make-final-push-before-may-1-deadline/ https://sos.idaho.gov/elect/primary_elections_in_idaho.html https://represent.us/2024-campaigns/idaho-final-four-voting/ https://store.hbr.org/product/the-politics-industry-how-political-innovation-can-break-partisan-gridlock-and-save-our-democracy/10367 https://sos.idaho.gov/elect/stcon/article_I.html#:~:text=All%20men%20are%20by%20nature,POWER%20INHERENT%20IN%20THE%20PEOPLE https://idahocapitalsun.com/2024/05/23/almost-24-of-idahos-registered-voters-voted-in-primary-election-initial-estimates-show/

How the parties select their candidates is a major factor in the increasing partisanship we've seen in recent years. Recently, Alaska has been trying something different. It's already showing results but facing some resistance. Judy Woodruff traveled there for her ongoing series about divisions in the country, America at a Crossroads. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Open Primaries on the ballot in SD - Biden buying more votes - and more...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join hosts Andi Turner and Garrett Fulce as they discuss the upcoming Republican Party of Texas biennial convention. They delve into the proposed rule changes, including making censured candidates ineligible to run again and closing the primary. They also explore the potential consequences and costs of these changes. With six viable candidates running for chair, the convention promises to be full of drama and intrigue. Tune in to stay informed about the latest developments in Texas politics.0:27Podcast Hosts Discuss Upcoming San Antonio Event Amidst Illness2:17Texas GOP Convention Sparks Controversy and Legal Questions4:37Understanding Primary Voting and Party Affiliation in Texas6:58Closed Primaries, Campaign Strategies, and Voter Engagement8:27Debating the Merits of Open Primaries in Politics12:04Financial Woes and Legal Battles in Politics15:42Irony in Texas GOP's Stance on Ranked Choice Voting17:02Debating Choices for Political Leadership Positions20:47Election Processes Within Senate District Conventions21:18Gender Rules for Chair and Vice Chair Positions21:55Deciphering the Senate District Nomination Process24:10Debate on Delegate Strength Voting and Representation26:26Convention Dynamics and the Intricacies of Political Processes28:43Discussing Upcoming Elections and the Importance of Voting31:21Inadequate Evacuation Routes and Developer Accountability32:42Podcast Episode Wrap-Up and Upcoming Convention TeaserFollow us on all socials at @theseeingredpod and online at our website Seeing Red Podcast

Idahoans for Open Primaries is a group working to gather signatures to get an initiative on the November ballot where voters could decide whether Idaho should move to a different system of primary and general election voting. Karole Honas is one of those volunteers in Blackfoot. Photo: Idahoans for Open Primaries Facebook page

Question 3, which will be on the November ballot in Nevada, would make drastic changes to our electoral system, implementing two proposed reforms — open primaries and ranked-choice voting. If it were to pass again (after already passing in 2022), it would put those changes in the Nevada Constitution. Supporters say it would upend the two-party system as we know it but opponents worry it could lead to even more confusion. Before we explore the arguments for and against, we brought in the Guinn Center, Nevada's nonpartisan policy research center. The think tank just released a report explaining Question 3 and asking where Nevadans stand on the issues. Research director Mike Stewart and assistant director Kristine Caliger join the show to explain what Question 3 would do and what their research revealed.

It's Friday! City Cast Boise host Lindsay Van Allen is talking with Hey Boise's newsletter editor Blake Hunter about the stories of the week. They're chatting about an update on the initiative push for open primaries, an old Greenbelt condo proposal that might be making a comeback in the luxury housing market, and how they're navigating Treefort Music Fest. Want some more Boise news? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you'll get a cheatsheet to the city every weekday morning. Interested in advertising with City Cast Boise? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is a little different. It's a quick hit episode from host Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff)--with a reading of his recent op-ed that appeared on Smerconish.com (co-authored with John Opdycke(@jbopdycke, the President of Open Primaries). It highlights the influence of independent voters in the New Hampshire primary, making specific note of independent's support of candidates Nikki Haley and Dean Phillips. While neither candidate won their primary, their performance underscored the challenges for Trump and Biden going forward. And what 2024 means for America–and for independents.  Will 2024 be the year independent voters gain recognition in a political landscape dominated by partisan influences? Will there be an increased focus on independents, who constitute the largest and fastest-growing segment of the electorate, spanning diverse demographics and states?  Independents are fed up with partisan politics and want a more collaborative political environment. We want change. We want better. In 2024, will we be heard?  Every episode of Independent Americans hosted by Paul Rieckhoff provides light to contrast the heat. It's independent content for independent Americans. And every episode delivers a dose of the Righteous Media 5 Is: independence, integrity, information, inspiration and impact. This is another insightful pod to help you stay vigilant. Because vigilance is the price of democracy. In these trying times especially, Independent Americans will continue to be your trusted place for independent news, politics, inspiration and hope.  Stay vigilant, America.  -Get extra content, connect with guests, attend exclusive events, get merch discounts and support this critical show that speaks truth to power by joining us on Patreon. Where you can also see or watch extra content with this guest.  -Check the hashtag #LookForTheHelpers on Twitter. And share yours.  -Find us on social media or www.IndependentAmericans.us–where you can also grab some cool IA gear. Independent Americans is powered by Righteous Media.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Independent voters make up well over 40 percent of the voting public. But you wouldn't know that from media coverage, which focuses almost exclusively on red versus blue. Independents are often overlooked or seen as wishy-washy, bending in the wind. Our guests on this episode say that's a big misconception.  In this show, we look at a huge group of voters, including many young people, who make up a growing slice of the US population. Significantly, the number of American voters identifying as independent is at a record high. Our guests are both political experts. Jackie Salit is the author of Independents Rising and president of Independent Voting, an organization dedicated to bringing respect, recognition, and reform to independent voters. John Opdycke is president of Open Primaries, which campaigns for primary elections in which every American can participate, not just registered Republicans or Democrats.

Special Guest - Terri Hall recounts her recent victory for grassroots conservatives, in our courts! https://www.texasturf.org/ Regular Guest - Pastor Greg Young and I argue Closed vs. Open Primaries in Texas. Day 8 Shelby Park Standoff

Sean covers the latest on open primaries.  70% of Haley's voters were not registered Republicans... that doesn't seem to be fair!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On October 16, 2023, The League of Women Voters Louisville KY hosted a Democracy in Action panel on Voting System Security, Voter Access, Voting Rights and Open Primaries. Participants were: (1) Mary Ellen Allen, Co-Director of the Jefferson County Clerk Election Center; (2) Erran Huber, Dir. of Communications, Media and Public Relations for the Jefferson County Clerk's Office; (3) Neville Blakemore, former candidate in the Democratic Primary for Jefferson County Clerk and concerned citizen; (4) Raymond Burse, first V.P. of the Louisville NAACP; and (5) Laura Weinstein, Board member of the League of Women Voters, Kentucky.

The radical political attacks on our military and military leaders are intensifying. Including Trump now threatening to have Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Mark Milley EXECUTED. And you didn't hear much about it in the #GOPdebate. Which Trump won despite not being anywhere near the stage. It's a mess and your host Paul Rieckhoff breaks it all down, plus a great conversation with Andrew Yang (@AndrewYang) from December 2022. It's a great one and we think you're going to really enjoy it. Every episode of Independent Americans hosted by author, activist and social entrepreneur Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) is the truth beyond the headlines–and light to contrast the heat of other politics and news shows. It's content for the 42% of Americans that proudly call themselves independent. Always with a unique focus on national security, foreign affairs and military and veterans issues. This is another pod to help you stay vigilant. Because vigilance is the price of democracy. In these trying times especially, Independent Americans will continue to be your trusted place for independent news, politics, inspiration and hope.  Full Episode: Episode 199 - Dec. 1, 2022 -Join the movement. Sign up to get our regular breakdowns of the independent news you need to know.  -Hook into our exclusive Patreon community of Independent Americans. Get extra content, connect with guests, meet other Independent Americans, attend events, get merch discounts, and support this show that speaks truth to power.  - WATCH video of Paul and Andrew's conversation here. -Check the hashtag #LookForTheHelpers. And share yours.  -Find us on social media or www.IndependentAmericans.us. And get a cool, new IA hoodie sweatshirt just in time for the start of the cold season.  -Check out other Righteous podcasts like The Firefighters Podcast with Rob Serra, Uncle Montel - The OG of Weed and B Dorm.  Independent Americans is powered by veteran-owned and led Righteous Media. America's next great independent media company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Derek Clevenger was the mayor of Aumsville, Oregon. He became mayor after attending a city council meeting and asking questions that council refused to answer about a water and sewer fee that were not widely disclosed to citizens. As the chief petitioner, he leading the recall of half of the City Council of Aumsville and was later elected mayor, unseating the incumbent. He joined the Oregon National Guard, went on active duty, and earned his BA and his MBA while in Afghanistan. He is a trained medic and worked for the Department of State doing defense contracting in Northern Africa. Derek ran for Oregon House District 17 as an unaffiliated candidate. Because he ran as an unaffiliated candidate, he had to collect signatures to get his name on the ballot. If he had run as a Democrat or Republican, he simply would have paid a fee. Former Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan refused to certify his signatures, so Derek did not appear on the ballot. He since became interested in open primaries.www.alloregonvotes.comhttps://www.wweek.com/news/state/2023/06/06/feds-open-criminal-investigation-into-la-mota-and-shemia-fagan/https://www.wweek.com/news/2023/02/01/they-left-portland-is-losing-some-of-its-biggest-fans/https://oregoncapitalchronicle.com/briefs/six-months-in-oregon-gov-tina-kotek-remains-countrys-least-popular-governor/#:~:text=Tina%20Kotek%20remains%20the%20least,disapproved%2C%20according%20to%20the%20pollhttps://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2022/05/new-poll-finds-kate-brown-is-nations-least-popular-governor.html

State lawmakers and government researchers remain divided over whether to allow independents to vote in Pennsylvania's primaries. The state Department of Environmental Protection is launching new efforts to monitor the toxic class of chemicals known as PFAS. A state trooper stationed in Lebanon County faces felony charges for allegedly using his position in law enforcement to restrain and involuntarily commit his ex-girlfriend to a psychiatric facility. Hear a sneak preview of a story about a midstate man witnessed an historic atomic test 70 years ago (Disclosure: It's host Tim Lambert's dad)Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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From his run for class president in 3rd grade to forming a third-party political party in New York state, John Opdycke is no stranger to disrupting the political system. In this episode, we hear from John about the value of independent voters and how open primaries - in its many forms - can be a catalyst for improving not just our politics but our government as a whole.  Visit Open Primaries to learn more. (Originally aired 8/13/2021)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How your local GOP Chairman can close your county's primaries - interview with Joe StottsWhen we surveyed all of our Tennessee Conservative subscribers and received thousands of replies, we found that upwards of 97% of GOP primary voters want the primaries closed! Yet, RINO leadership in the general assembly wants Democrats to continue voting in our primary elections - because it helps them win against conservative candidates.Enough is enough! One county GOP Chairman, Joe Stotts of Warren County, has a solution: replace the primaries with a caucus to keep Democrats from choosing our party's representatives! Guess what? Your county GOP chair can do it too!Listen to this interview with Joe as he unpacks why it's important for Republicans to keep their primaries pure.If you'd rather watch this interview click here >> https://tinyurl.com/43musu3j

KY Secretary of State Michael Adams (Republican) and Univ. of Louisville Political Science Prof. Jasmine Farrier discuss Ranked Choice Voting, which would allow voters to rank their choices of candidates on the ballot, and Open Primaries. These are both proposed changes to how Kentucky's elections are run. This event took place at the KY League of Women Voters Annual Meeting, held in Louisville June 3, 2023.

Jon Hunter is our Dakota Political Junkie today. We'll dive into open primaries. Could this initiative be a solution for hyper-partisanship?

There is new polling that shows a record 49% of Americans now see themselves as politically independent — the same as the two major parties put together. The biggest and dominant political affiliation isn't Democrat or Republican. It's none of the above.  The two parties are failing. And losing strength. And the future is independent. Gallup analyst Jeff Jones says a big reason for this change is driven by the younger generation. "It was never unusual for younger adults to have higher percentages of independents than older adults," Jones said. "What is unusual is that as Gen X and millennials get older, they are staying independent rather than picking a party, as older generations tended to do." The future is more diverse–it's obviously younger–and it's independent.  The system is broken. And we see it. And are demanding better.  And this episode, we've got the perfect guest to help us understand it all better. And to understand what's next. And why this is not a fluke–why independents are going to be #1 for a long time–and maybe forever.  It's a guy is who is a key leader in our independent movement, a wise and trusted elder, and the guy who I think understands independents better than anyone: our friend John Opdycke: John Opdycke (@jbopdycke) is the President of Open Primaries. Open Primaries is a non-profit focused on a movement of diverse Americans who believe in a simple, yet radical idea: No American should be required to join a political party to exercise their right to vote. He's the independent whisperer. And after joining us almost a year ago in Ep 171, he's back to break it all down. To help us understand who independents are, who they aren't, and why they're-why WE'RE—number one.  Welcome to the tipping point for our independent movement.  Welcome to spring.   Welcome to the future.  Welcome to Independent Americans, Episode 219. Previous John Opdycke appearance: May 19, 2022 - Episode 171 Every episode of Independent Americans is independent light to contrast the heat of other politics and news shows. It's content for the 42% of Americans that call themselves independent. And delivers the Righteous Media 5 Is: independence, integrity, information, inspiration and impact. Always with a unique focus on national security, foreign affairs and military and vets issues. This is another pod to help you stay vigilant. Because vigilance is the price of democracy. In these trying times especially, Independent Americans is your trusted place for independent news, politics and inspiration.  -Get extra content, connect with guests, events, merch discounts and support this show that speaks truth to power by joining us on Patreon.  -WATCH video of Paul and John's conversation. -Check #LookForTheHelpers on Twitter. And share yours.  -Find us on social media or www.IndependentAmericans.us. -Hear other Righteous pods like The Firefighters Podcast with Rob Serra, Uncle Montel - The OG of Weed and B Dorm.  Independent Americans is powered by Righteous Media. America's next great independent media company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Voters want compromise yet parties depend on partisanship...The 50 states are said to be the laboratories of democracy...There is widespread voter unease with the current voting system....In our continuing series about election reform ideas, Rich welcomes to The Common Bridge Joe Kirby from South Dakota. Could open primaries bring better candidates? Would representatives be more in touch and more responsive with the electorate? Open primaries - a way of reforming or even disintermediation the major political parties?  Have a listen to this 30-minute episode of The Common Bridge or view on YouTube or read at SubstackSupport the showEngage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!

Super Bowls are a time for leaders to step up. And for heroes to me made.  But they're not real heroes. They're football players. And most of them are not real heroes.  But a generation ago, there was a real hero playing in the Super Bowl.  A true legend. And that legend was established the moment he stepped back on an NFL field. And was elevated after he made it to the Super Bowl. And after he won FOUR of them.  Against all odds, he became the only purple heart recipient in history to win a Super Bowl. And the only one to win FOUR! For more than two years, he drove himself. Little by little he overcame obstacles and fought his way back. He not only made the Pittsburgh Steelers, but also eventually became a starting running back on a team that won four Super Bowls and became the greatest football team of the 20th century. The hard lessons Rocky Bleier (@RockyBleier) learned early in his life that helped him overcome adversity and reach his goals, have paid off after football. These lessons are seen between the lines in the popular book on his life, "Fighting Back" and on stages of speaking appearances around the country. Rocky Bleier is a true hero. A true champion. Not just a Super Bowl champion. But a champion for veterans. A champion for America. And, now, a champion for independents everywhere. He's leading an effort in his home state of Pennsylvania to end the ridiculous and un-American closed primaries. And continuing to inspire millions.  Welcome to a conversation with a true champion. Welcome to Super Bowl week. Welcome to a Super Bowl Special episode of the best independent podcast in America.  Every episode of Independent Americans breaks down the most important news stories–and offers light to contrast the heat of other politics and news shows. It's independent content for independent Americans. Always with a unique focus on national security, foreign affairs and military and veterans issues. In these trying times especially, Independent Americans is your trusted place for independent news, politics, inspiration and hope. Stay vigilant, America.  -Get extra content, connect with guests, attend exclusive events, get merch discounts and support this critical show that speaks truth to power by joining our IA community on Patreon.  -Learn more about Operation Liberty—founded by Paul, Amy McGrath and Allison Jaslow (and mentioned by Paul on the show).  -As mentioned, Jake Wood (our guest in Ep 54 and Ep 107) and Team Rubicon are springing into action to provide support to earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria. Learn more, donate and/or volunteer to deploy with them.  - Watch video of Paul and Rocky's conversation here on our YouTube channel. -Check out this NFL films story with footage of Rocky playing:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6E9uuPoBkY -Watch Fighting Back: The Rocky Bleier Story is a 1980 made-for-television movie about Rocky portrayed by Robert Urich. -Get Rocky's book: Fighting Back. -Visit his website: http://www.rockybleier.com -Learn about Rocky's work with Ballot PA to open primaries in Pennsylvania for independents.  -Listen to Paul on KBLA with Tavis Smiley.  -Watch Paul's weekly segment on NewsNation TV with Marni Hughes.  -Find us on social media and www.IndependentAmericans.us. Where you can also get some very cool IA merch.  -Wanna advertise on the pod? Hit us up.  -Also check out new episodes of other Righteous Media podcasts including the B Dorm Podcast, The Firefighters Podcast with Rob Serra and Uncle Montel - The OG of Weed.  Independent Americans is powered by Righteous Media. Righteous is an independent, American, Veteran-owned and led content company.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Independent voters make up more than 40 percent of the voting public. But you wouldn't know that from media coverage, which focuses almost exclusively on red versus blue. Independents are often overlooked or seen as wishy-washy. Our guests on this episode say that's a big misconception.  In this show we look at a group of voters, including many young people, that is making up a growing slice of the US population.   Our guests are Jackie Salit and John Opdycke. Jackie is the author of Independents Rising and president of Independent Voting, an organization dedicated to bringing respect, recognition and reform to independent voters. John Opdycke is president of Open Primaries, which campaigns for primary elections in which every American can vote, not just Republicans or Democrats.   John and Jackie say that independents are not moderates: They envision a much less divisive political system than the current one, and they want to play a bigger role in American democracy. 

The stupid is all over the place this season like candy corn in the bottom of your halloween bag. Everyone hands it out, some people say they love it, but they don't. It's an outdated and disgusting relic from a time long past. And it just will NOT go away.  And it's the scary season. Not just in America, but around the world. There are real goons and monsters and goblins doing dastardly and frightening things. But there are also real life superheroes. Helpers who are rising to the moment. In Iran. In Ukraine. In America. They're not scared of the monsters.  Meanwhile, too many of our politicians in the US are the monsters. And they are not scared of consequences from voters. You see that in the arrogance of politicians like Florida Senator Marco Rubio, and Texas Governor Greg Abbot, and Herschel Walker. And it's scary to imagine them in power next year. That's what you have to fear this Halloween. Not drug dealers putting fentanyl in your kids' candy.  Some of these monsters will stay in power. Some will gain power. And in two weeks, we'll see which ones. Until then, there is reason to be vigilant. And reason to be scared.  Halloween is almost here. But nothing's scarier than the political freak show unfolding before our eyes. And we're digging into all of it from what's next for the Jan 6 committee, to the election final stretch, to Putin's long game on Ukraine. And our guest is a leader in the middle of all of it. And he's wearing no masks. But he is one of the fellas.  He's a 43-year-old Illinois Republican Congressman, Air Force combat veteran, political maverick, and fighter of the good fight. And a man of this moment in American politics. He's catapulted to the forefront of America's consciousness in the last few months as one of only two republicans on the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol. He's taking shots from all sides–and he's fighting back. Per usual.  And he's wearing no masks. But he is one of the fellas. And he is ready to help us through the scary season. He's our favorite about to no longer be a Republican. He's Congressman Adam Kinzinger (@AdamKinzinger).  He first joined us back Episode 149 in January. And again for a special Ukraine War report on Episode 159 in March. And he's back again now to break it down. Fresh off sending a subpoena to Donald Trump. And you definitely wanna hear what he's got to share. Every episode of Independent Americans hosted by Paul Rieckhoff is the truth beyond the headlines–and light to contrast the heat of other politics and news shows. It's content for the 42% of Americans that proudly call themselves independent. And delivers the Righteous Media 5 Is: independence, integrity, information, inspiration and impact. Always with a unique focus on national security, foreign affairs and military and veterans issues. This is another pod to help you stay vigilant. Because vigilance is the price of democracy. In these trying times especially, Independent Americans will continue to be your trusted place for independent news, politics, inspiration and hope.  - Watch the Zoom Discussion “Declaration of Independents: Veterans Sound Off on Repealing Closed Primaries” with our Paul Rieckhoff and Open Primaries. -Join the movement. Hook into our exclusive Patreon community of Independent Americans. Get extra content, connect with guests, meet other Independent Americans, attend events, get merch discounts, and support this show that speaks truth to power.  - WATCH video of Paul and Congressman Kinzinger's conversation here. -Check the hashtag #LookForTheHelpers. And share yours.  -Find us on social media or www.IndependentAmericans.us. And get cool IA and Righteous hats, t-shirts and other merch.  -Check out other Righteous podcasts like The Firefighters Podcast with Rob Serra, Uncle Montel - The OG of Weed and B Dorm.  Independent Americans is powered by veteran-owned and led Righteous Media. America's next great independent media company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October is the time when the real stars shine. In baseball—and in politics.  Whether it's Reggie Jackson or Barack Obama. October is the time when victory is determined. The time when the stars shine. Welcome to playoff season. Welcome to the playoffs of politics. And Michael Steele is ready to play ball. In a smart and fun conversation that we recorded on his birthday. Michael served in all levels of elected and government office. The Former Chairman of the Republican National Committee, Former Lt. Gov. Maryland and Political Analyst for MSNBC is also the host of his own influential political podcast. He ran for the Maryland Senate seat in 2016 and is often suggested as a candidate for President. He's worked in the minors, the majors and all the way up to World Series levels of politics. And he's joining us in the booth now to make some predictions before the final clashes next month.  Other shows focus on what's happening. On this pod, we always focus on what's happening next. And we're gonna run down every big race in this election season–and predict winners and losers. We also find out whether or not he'll leave the GOP. And whether or not he'll run for office again. This pod will go around the horn with more quickness than the Yankees disposing of the Guardians in Game 5. It's a conversation that will help you get smarter, predict better, and of course, stay vigilant. Every episode of Independent Americans hosted by Paul Rieckhoff is the truth beyond the headlines–and light to contrast the heat of other politics and news shows. It's content for the 42% of Americans that proudly call themselves independent. And delivers the Righteous Media 5 Is: independence, integrity, information, inspiration and impact. Always with a unique focus on national security, foreign affairs and military and veterans issues. This is another pod to help you stay vigilant. Because vigilance is the price of democracy. In these trying times especially, Independent Americans will continue to be your trusted place for independent news, politics, inspiration and hope.  - Join Friday's free Zoom Discussion “Declaration of Independents: Veterans Sound Off on Repealing Closed Primaries” with our Paul Rieckhoff and Open Primaries. -Join the movement. Hook into our exclusive Patreon community of Independent Americans. Get extra content, connect with guests, meet other Independent Americans, attend events, get merch discounts, and support this show that speaks truth to power.  - WATCH video of Paul and Michael's conversation here. -Check the hashtag #LookForTheHelpers on Twitter. And share yours.  -Find us on social media or www.IndependentAmericans.us. And get cool IA and Righteous hats, t-shirts and other merch.  -Check out other Righteous podcasts like The Firefighters Podcast with Rob Serra, Uncle Montel - The OG of Weed and B Dorm.  Independent Americans is powered by Righteous Media. America's next great independent media company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices