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  [OR] Senate rejects measure for open primaries
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Last EditedWesternDem  May 24, 2007 01:08pm
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News DateThursday, May 24, 2007 07:00:00 PM UTC0:0
DescriptionThe Senate rejected an open primary for choosing candidates, but an advocate vows the idea will be back for voters to decide in 2008.

A 17-13 vote Wednesday killed the measure for this session. But former Secretary of State Phil Keisling said the vote gives supporters renewed momentum for an initiative on the November 2008 ballot.

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The open primary would advance the top two finishers, regardless of party, to run in the general election.
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