1. United States
2. Nev.
3. Letter

Introduce and support legislation to have our state change to open primaries. Open primaries can enhance the democratic process, improve voter engagement, and promote cost efficiency. As of October 2026, fifteen U.S. states hold open primaries where any registered voter can participate in either party's primary without declaring party affiliation. A quick search online found that... "A record-high 45% of U.S. adults identified as political independents in 2025, indicating a significant increase in nonpartisan registrations." and "New Mexico recently changed from a closed primary system to a semi-open structure, allowing unaffiliated voters to participate in major-party primaries starting in 2026." Changing from closed to open primaries is possible with legislative action, party decisions, or court rulings. Introduce and support legislation to have our state change to open primaries.