Tulsi Gabbard

I strongly believe we should replace closed party primaries with a single, nonpartisan, open primary system. This approach empowers voters by breaking down barriers created by partisan politics, encouraging broader participation and ensuring candidates are accountable to all constituents, not just a party base.

While I understand the intent behind Ranked Choice Voting as a means to improve our democratic process, I have reservations about its complexity and potential to confuse voters, leading to lower voter turnout or uncounted votes. We should seek election reform that simplifies and strengthens our system.

I believe we should use approval voting in general elections because it allows voters to express support for multiple candidates, thereby fostering a more inclusive and representative democratic process. This method can help ensure that elected officials truly reflect the preferences of a broader base of constituents.