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Name :   Bradley Wittman
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Post Date :   9/26/2005

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Glossary Term :  Open Primary
Definition :  
Comment :  The generally accepted definition of an "open primary" is a primary which does not involve or require the voter's public declaration or disclosure of his/her party preference. The glossary definition for "open primary" includes primaries which require the voter to publicly declare his/her "choice of party ballot." Revision of the definition is recommended.