The Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions recommends against an initiative petition to implement all-party state primaries in Massachusetts.
The Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions reviewed Initiative Petition 25-12, House 5003, which proposes to implement all-party state primaries in Massachusetts. The Committee held public hearings and considered input from experts, proponents, and the public. The Committee found that the petition could lead to vote splitting, reduced party accountability, voter confusion, and strategic voting. The petition also raises questions about how party endorsements would be secured and could disadvantage less-funded candidates.
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