Politics
DC Approves Semi-Open Primaries for 2028 Elections
The D.C. Council voted to allow independents to vote in district primaries starting in 2028, allocating $1.1 million toward semi-open primaries from 2027 through 2030. The move is part of a broader effort to increase voter participation.
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The Hill
The D.C. Council voted Tuesday to allow independents to vote in district primaries starting in 2028, more than 18 months after voters in the nation’s capital passed a measure in support of the change. The council voted 9-2 to allocate $1.1 million toward semi-open primaries from 2027 through 2030. A
2026-06-23 21:35 UTC