There is a campaign within that party to have open primaries for said candidate.
While some of the states ahead have open primaries, like Michigan's, others allow only party members to vote.
On election day in November, these five districts held open primaries; if any candidate received over 50%, they were elected.
Louisiana's election date did not coincide with that of most states; its open primary was held on October 20.
Holding an open primary was proof that he is changing the party.
In open primaries, voters do not have to be registered Republicans to vote, as is the case when the contests are closed.
The open primary could be seen as good for voter participation.
The open primary could also be viewed as bad for voter participation.
In Italy, the first open primaries took place on the 16th October 2005.
Just as in earlier open primaries, he drew strong support from Republicans as well.