"New York City's election landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, and closed primaries are at the center of the controversy. For decades, the city's primary elections have been closed to independent voters, allowing only registered Democrats and Republicans to participate in selecting their party's candidates. But critics argue that this system has led to a lack of diversity and representation in city government. As the city's demographics continue to shift, a growing number of politicians and activists are calling for an end to closed primaries and a more inclusive voting system."
Closed primaries have broken NYC politics New York Daily News
