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2008 Senate Bill 6924 (Adopting a primary system in which the top two vote getters qualify for the general election)

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  • Introduced by Sen. Darlene Fairley, (D-Lake Forest Park) on February 6, 2008, returns the state’s primary election to a system in which the two candidates with the most votes qualify for the general election and whichallows voters to vote for any candidate regardless of party .
    • Referred to the Senate Government Operations and Elections Committee on February 6, 2008.
    • Referred to the Senate Ways & Means Committee on February 8, 2008.

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Introduced by Sen. Darlene Fairley, (D-Lake Forest Park) on February 6, 2008. New Comment

1) BEAUTY CONTEST [by SIDNY on February 8, 2008]
The parties will toss these ballots in the trash and use caucus votes as they do now. Bill is a total waste of time and tax $.
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2) Primary election [by pmwilkie3 on February 8, 2008]
Can anyone point out anything good about this bill?
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