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Manchin Pushes for Open Primaries | Dayton News
Joe Manchin’s bold new push for democratic reform aims to shake up Congress by opening primaries and empowering independent candidates. With 395 of 435 districts already decided before Election Day, Manchin argues the system lacks real competition—and he’s proposing a top-four primary system where any voter can participate, forcing winners to earn a true majority. Backed by his newly formed Independent Leadership Council, he’s not building a third party but cultivating a network of nonpartisan leaders who prioritize constituents over party loyalty. His goal? To inject fresh, cross-aisle…
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