Unified primary
A unified primary (or top-2 approval+runoff) is an electoral system for narrowing the field of candidates for a single-winner election, similar to a nonpartisan blanket primary, but using approval voting for the first round, advancing the top-two candidates, allowing voters to confirm majority supported candidate in the general election.[1][2][3][4][5] The term "unified primary" first gained currency through a petition measure in Oregon which failed to make the ballot in 2014.[6]
References
- ↑ Griffiths, Shawn M. (2014-01-03). "The Unified Primary: A New Way to Conduct Nonpartisan Elections". Independent Voter Network. Retrieved 2018-06-23.
- ↑ Sharnak, Debbie. "Different Types of Primary Elections". Independent Voter Project. Retrieved 2018-06-23.
- ↑ Hamlin, Aaron (2014-08-21). "The Primary: What Is It Good For?". The Center for Election Science. A Primary If You Insist. Retrieved 2018-06-23.
- ↑ Frohnmayer, Mark. "Unified Primary Initiative Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)". Archived from the original on 24 June 2018.
- ↑ "Electoral System Glossary". The Center for Election Science. 2015-05-21. Retrieved 2018-07-17.
- ↑ "Oregon Unified Primary Elections Initiative (2014)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2022-10-14.