FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Open Primaries, Unite America, Independent Voter Project, and Independent Veterans of America to host a pre-primary press call.
WHAT: Pre-primary press call ahead of California’s June 2nd primary election and efforts by both Democrats and Republicans to return the state to a closed primary system — which would disenfranchise 7 million independent voters.
WHEN: Friday, May 29th at 11:00 AM PT / 2:00 PM ET
WHERE: Virtual press call via Zoom. RSVP here.
Who
- Nick Troiano (Exec. Dir.) or Rich Barton (Fellow), Unite America
- John Opdycke, President, Open Primaries
- Chad Peace, Legal Advisor, Independent Voter Project
- Paul Rieckhoff, Founder, Independent Veterans of America
- Jeremy Gruber, Senior Vice President, Open Primaries
Topics Include
- The growth of independent voters in California and emerging efforts to exclude them from voting.
- New research about the impact of California’s “top two” nonpartisan system on participation, voter satisfaction, and policy making.
- New legislative efforts underway to guarantee independent voters’ right to participate, and public education efforts to increase independent voter participation in primaries.
- The increase in veterans registering as independents.
- What California can tell us about independent voter trends across the country.
There will be a Q&A portion at the end of the call. This call will be recorded. Several independent California voters are available for on-the-record interviews following the call.
About Open Primaries
Open Primaries is a national advocacy organization working to enact and protect open and nonpartisan primary systems that let all voters vote.
About Unite America
Unite America is a philanthropic venture fund that invests in nonpartisan election reform to foster a more representative and functional government.
About the Independent Voter Project
The Independent Voter Project is a nonpartisan 501(c)(4) organization dedicated to re-engaging voters and promoting election reform through initiatives, litigation, and voter education.
About Independent Veterans of America
IVA is a 501(c)(4) organization building a national community of independent veterans to run for office, reform the election system, and increase civic participation.
To RSVP, register here.
Unable to attend? Contact Gabby Richards at grichards@vision360partners.com to arrange an interview.
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