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Testimony by Harsha Hanumaiah supporting open primaries for competitive elections
2:46:57
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Harsha Hanumaiah briefly testifies in support of open primaries, arguing they would make New York City elections more competitive and representative by forcing candidates to appeal beyond a narrow primary base, leading to more balanced solutions.
- Open primaries would increase competitiveness in general elections.
- They would force candidates to appeal to a broader range of voters.
Harsha Hanumaiah
2:46:57
Hello.
2:46:57
My name is Marsha.
2:46:59
I just wanna say that open primaries would make elections more competitive.
2:47:04
Too often races are effectively decided in democratic primaries, shutting out voices from across political spectrum.
2:47:12
By opening the process, we can ensure the general election's future candidates will appeal to a broader range of voters, leading to more balanced representation and real solutions to the everyday problems facing New Yorkers.