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TESTIMONY

Testimony by David Belmont, Member of the Public, on the fairness of open primaries for independent voters

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100 sec

David Belmont, a lifelong New Yorker and independent voter, testifies in wholehearted support of opening up primaries to independent voters. He recalls testifying for and voting for open primaries in 2003 and believes allowing independents into the first round of voting is a matter of fairness, as this is where most races are decided.

He highlights that 1.1 million independent voters in New York City are currently locked out of this crucial election.