Politics
Single-Party Primaries Reshape U.S. Congress
Lawmakers are speaking out against single-party primary elections, which they see as limiting voter choice and incentivizing party loyalty. NPR reports on the ongoing debate over these closed primaries.
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NPR
Some lawmakers are speaking out against closed, single-party primaries, which they see as part of a system that limits voter choice and incentivizes elected officials to prioritize party loyalty.
2026-05-30 09:00 UTC
NPR
Soon after winning the Texas Republican Senate primary runoff, Ken Paxton attacked Democratic nominee, state Rep. James Talarico as "too low-T for Texas," putting manhood front and center in the race.
2026-05-30 09:00 UTC