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Every spring, Pennsylvania's voters head to the polls for the Commonwealth's primary elections.

But not everyone is included in this process. That’s because primaries are closed in Pennsylvania.  More than 1.4 million taxpaying independent voters are denied their right to vote in these elections, despite paying their share of $75 million a year to fund them.

It’s time to #RepealClosedPrimaries and allow every legally registered voter to cast a ballot in PA’s primary.

77% of Pennsylvanians support repealing closed primaries - including strong majorities of independents, Democrats, and Republicans.

Repealing closed primaries would guarantee a more fair process, increase the competitiveness of races, and help limit the amount of extremism and gridlock on both sides.

Join the overwhelming majority of PA voters who favor repealing closed primaries.

 

4,586 signatures

Will you sign?

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  • Heather Koski
    signed 2025-10-13 23:17:24 -0400
    Open primaries are essential for Pennsylvanians to receive the representation they deserve.
  • Gary Long
    signed 2025-10-11 09:50:41 -0400
  • Daniel Roos
    signed 2025-10-04 16:22:48 -0400
  • Larry Semmel
    signed 2025-09-30 19:23:22 -0400
    I would like to get involved in the independent movement
  • Elizabeth Bauer
    signed 2025-09-25 11:56:54 -0400
  • Sarah M
    signed 2025-09-23 14:22:06 -0400
  • Linda Cangin Bennett
    signed 2025-09-18 16:36:09 -0400
  • Steven Shreve
    signed 2025-09-16 18:39:38 -0400
  • Carissa Hellman
    signed 2025-09-16 14:05:01 -0400
  • Barry Gilbert
    signed 2025-09-05 13:40:47 -0400
  • Samantha Holmes
    signed 2025-07-31 11:06:26 -0400
    Open primaries are a great step toward a more representative democracy, but true reform means going further. The two-party system no longer reflects the complexity of American voices. It limits choice and stifles progress. We need to build an electoral system that empowers voters, not parties. Please champion the next phase by implementing ranked choice voting statewide. It encourages honest campaigns, reflects real consensus, and gives every vote more power. Pennsylvania deserves a system that truly represents its people.
  • John Weinrich
    signed 2025-07-30 21:24:23 -0400
    This effort is 80+ years overdue!!

    Everyone should have a vote in our democracy in Pa and throughout the USA!

    It’s further alarming the our taxes fund closed primary elections!!

    I wish the stellar legal team expeditious

    Success!

    John Weinrich, former Democratic, Republican and independent candidate for the 152nd Pa House of Representatives
  • Paul Remaley
    signed 2025-07-28 07:41:53 -0400
    Closed primary leads to candidates from the wings of both parties. Independent voters tend to come from the middle. Hyper-partisanship has deepened divisions, a fact that our enemies love. Everyone loses in a zero sum game. Closed primaries are fundamentally unfair and not reflective of the people.
  • Doug Robinson
    signed 2025-07-25 11:10:49 -0400
  • brona cohen
    signed 2025-07-20 11:49:09 -0400
  • Sandra Roux
    signed 2025-07-19 13:03:34 -0400
  • Diane Force
    signed 2025-07-19 09:19:12 -0400
    I am considering changing my Party Affiliation to Independent but don’t like the idea of not being able to vote in Primaries. that is the only reason I haven’t.
  • Jeffrey Atley
    signed 2025-07-17 10:52:05 -0400
  • Mary Kelliher
    signed 2025-07-16 18:28:00 -0400
  • Randy Samus
    signed 2025-07-16 11:10:36 -0400
    We pay taxes within the state to support fair and free elections, we to should have a vote…… We the People!!!!!
  • Margaret Davidson
    signed 2025-07-16 07:03:06 -0400
  • Katherine DiSantis
    signed 2025-07-15 22:44:42 -0400
  • Dorothy Selgrath
    signed 2025-07-15 17:18:51 -0400
    If this bill also includes voters who are not just Independent (which is also a party) but Non Affiliated, Green or any other parties as well and clearly states as such so as not to be misconstrued-. A truly open primary…. then count me In!!!!! If not please send something via email lets me change or Un-sign.
  • Jamie Roberts
    signed 2025-07-15 15:00:10 -0400
    As a lifelong resident of PA and an independent voter, I am entitled to participate in primary elections. PA is behind 41 other states in failing to fully enfranchise unaffiliated voters.
  • Marianne Maiolino
    signed 2025-07-15 08:14:59 -0400
    Excluding independents takes away a vote from you.
  • Harshal Dear
    signed 2025-07-11 00:29:15 -0400
  • Jaclyn Spainhour
    signed 2025-07-07 08:56:49 -0400
  • David Tubbs
    signed 2025-07-07 08:36:40 -0400
    What is democracy if only certain voices are allowed to be heard?
  • Cam Watts
    signed 2025-07-03 11:26:11 -0400
  • Julia Hogan
    signed 2025-07-02 14:32:06 -0400

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