Some lawmakers are speaking out against closed, single-party primaries, which they see as part of a system that limits voter choice and incentivizes elected officials to prioritize party loyalty.
"I Voted" stickers are seen as a person casts their ballot in Philadelphia in Pennsylvania's primary on May 19.
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Complaints about age and ideology are fueling an especially large number of contested primaries for Democratic House members.
