Definition
An open primary is an election system that allows any registered voter to participate in the primary election of any party, regardless of their own party affiliation, to select a candidate to represent that party in a later general election.
开放式初选
In an open primary, voters are free to choose a candidate from any party, regardless of their own party affiliation.
在开放式初选中，选民可以自由选择任何政党的候选人，而不论他们自己的政党归属。
Open primaries are intended to encourage broader participation in the electoral process, thereby increasing voter turnout.
开放式初选旨在鼓励更广泛的参与选举过程，从而提高投票率。
In the state's most recent vote, the electorate strongly supported a move to an open primary system.
在该州最近的投票中，选民强烈支持转向开放式初选制度。