The D.C. Council voted on June 23, 2026, to permit independent voters to participate in district primaries beginning in 2028. This decision follows a measure approved by voters in the district over 18 months prior. The council's vote was 9-2 in favor of allocating $1.1 million to support semi-open primaries from 2027 through 2030.
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D.C. Council Approves Semi-Open Primaries for 2028 Elections
The D.C. Council has approved a measure allowing independents to vote in district primaries starting in 2028. The council allocated $1.1 million for the implementation of semi-open primaries from 2027 to 2030.
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