Welcome to the latest edition of Voice of Reason where we’ll recap exclusive news and data featured in our most recent podcast.

The segment focused on the proposal for open primaries in Pennsylvania, allowing independent voters to participate in the state's primary elections.

David Thornburgh of BallotPA and PA Rep. Jared Solomon joined us to share their views and insights you want to know.
Big Names Make News
Chairman of BallotPA David Thornburgh laid out how independent voters will swing key races in PA this election cycle, and said the most compelling way for a candidate to appeal to independents is by supporting their ability to vote in primaries. [Watch ([link removed]) ]

PA State Rep. Jared Solomon explained that in places like Philadelphia where one party dominates, primary elections often determine the final general election outcome. As a result, independent voters may find themselves removed from the process. [Watch ([link removed]) ]
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Numbers You Need to Know
Elections
* Over the last 20 years, 80-85% of PA's legislative races have been effectively determined in the primary – with no opposition or only token opposition in the general election. [B ([link removed]) allotPA ([link removed]) ]

Voter Sentiment
* 75% of primary voters surveyed support open primaries – including 85% of progressive Democrats, and 70% of Republicans. [BallotPA ([link removed]) ]

Policy
* When PA's closed primary law was passed in 1937, only 2% of registered voters statewide were Independents – in some counties that number has grown to close to 20%. [BallotPA ([link removed]) ]

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House Bill 979 Shakes Up PA's Two-Party Primary System
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PoliticsPA was live on-site at the Harrisburg rotunda earlier this week recording our signature podcast, Voices of Reason.

Voices of Reason podcast has covered the most important issues in Pennsylvania politics – from education funding ([link removed]) to trust in elections ([link removed]) . Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt ([link removed]) , PA Treasurer Stacy Garrity ([link removed]) , and House Appropriations Chairman Jordan Harris ([link removed]) are just a few of many influential guests who have joined us for exclusive interviews and roundtable discussions.

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