I believe this is important because it not only gives everyone a chance to be heard, it keeps out extremists. I definitely don’t want any extremists in Nevada’s legislative branch.

– Christopher Mendoza
Independent Voter

Yes I feel that it would make elections more fair and give Nevada more realistic candidates. I am a non partisan voter and feel it to be completely unfair the way it is now.

– Heather Ingalls
Miner

I agree that everyone, no matter their party, should be allowed to vote in every election. I personally want to vote for the most qualified candidate, no matter the party.

– Gail Karppinen
Independent Voter

Everyone should have the right to Vote regardless of their standings.

– Petra Niederle
Independent Voter

Our children have to learn about what freedom is and how to support the right people.

– Sang Kang
Small business owner

I believe that every Nevada citizen has the right to vote regardless of party affiliation.

– Bonnie-Gae Valmoja-Kaleikin

I would like to have an opportunity to vote for the best candidate despite which party they belong to.

– Samantha Cardnuto
Independent Voter

Voting Yes on 3 is a no brainer, keeping NV and its people honest is what it’s about. Without the Integrity of an honest election, we have nothing.

– Daniel Ellis
Independent Voter

Question 3 will save Nevada’s elections.

The democracy is built by the people for the people. Not big business, not political party, not uniformity by namely who is elected in office with a party agenda. This is our liberty and our freedom. I won’t let one party or another define me as an American. All should have equal opportunities to vote.

– Nicolette Hiott
Independent Voter

Anybody should be able to vote regardless of the party they’re registered under.

– Noah Duran

This is extremely important and necessary, not just in Nevada, but nationwide elections as well. The people should not be betrothed to an individual party, nor person. All of our voices matter, and the current voting methodology in America is antiquated and toxic.

– Andrew Hall
Independent Voter, Small Business Owner

I think it’s important for the many Nevadans that register as Independent don’t feel like their vote is a waste. I was telling my students about how the system for us works and how it forces people into one of two parties but that’s not how it should be. I hope we can change this and allow more voices to be heard.

Closed primaries prevent independent voters from partaking in the democracy we have in this country. It is anti democratic to only allow people to vote in elections due to their documented ideology. Everyone should be able to vote in any election for where they live.

– Luke Karas
Wedding Event Specialist

Extremists in the parties enable authoritarianism. We must not allow the voice of the silent majority of reasonable people to be shut out from the primary process and enable extremism to ruin our democracy.

– Ryan Costella
Independent Voter

Any area that doesn’t allow all voters to vote for who they choose is restricting votes and therefore unfair, simple.

– Steve Lopez
Independent Voter

I have been both a Republican and a Democrat because I was forced to affiliate with a major party to vote in the primaries. I am an independent thinker and voter. I feel that it is my civic duty to vote for the person that I feel is the best candidate regardless of party affiliation. I also think that it is important that we maintain a balance of power in our government. This balance is necessary to prevent extreme agendas from either side of the isle. Our Democratic Republic requires compromise to represent all Americans. This gives the power to the people to help prevent extremism. This could eliminate unqualified people who could be elected simply because they exploit flawed election laws and have the resources to run more effective campaigns. Vote yes on 3 so we can all become more effective voters.

I like this concept of open primary. I would like to see NV become an open primary state.

– Lee Thorne

Accurate vote count and the confidence that every vote matters encourages citizens being involved and limiting what corrupt politicians do. Forcing honesty with competition helps reduce the opportunity for corruption in the voting process.

– Jake Knox
Small Business Owner

Voting YES on 3 is a vote for more choices. It is a chance to move away from polarizing politics where we are forced to pick the candidate we hate the least instead of someone we may actually like and support. It is a chance to make democrats and republicans work for the people instead of their big money donors. It’s simply more Democratic. Unfortunately, this is the two parties biggest nightmare and they will actively fight against any system that increases democracy or benefits 3rd party candidates. They have all the money, all the power, all the influence, and work together to screw every day Nevadans over for their own self interests. Voting YES on 3 is the only realistic way for normal citizens to fight this cronyism.

– Ben Kohls
Independent Voter, Agriculture

Open primary is one way we can limit special interest in our government.

I want to be able to vote for candidates I truly believe in!

– Kelsey Whitehouse
Independent Voter

EVERY Nevadan should have the right to cast their vote in open primaries. We are independent for this reason. We choose whom we think is the best candidate, not based on party affiliation. Thousands and thousands of voters have moved to the Independent Party because were sick and tired of negative party-line politics. We should NOT have our voices and choices silenced and marginalized. I’m voting YES on 3. And if you believe EVERYONE’S vote and voice should count, you should too.

– Michelle McLean
Independent Voter, Teacher/Educator

I have been registered as an independent voter ever since I received my first drivers permit back in 2017. Given that I typically vote Democratic given my values and views on all political issues, I was surprised to see that the independent voter ballot is very limited and does not give you access to both republican and democratic candidates for congressional elections. I do not see why independent voters should be barred from voting for either major party as both parities hold significant influence over our daily lives, and for 900,000 or so independent voters in Nevada, those are voices that cannot remain unheard and yet still be expected to continue to our elections through the laughable independent ballots. All parties should be available to vote for these voters.

– Pablo Alvarado
Student