In May, the New Mexico Legislature passed a bill to give independent voters the right to vote in some primary elections. The Nevada Legislature did the same last month, although the governor vetoed the bill.

Lawmakers in Pennsylvania (where primary reform bills have already passed the Senate and Assembly but in different years) are debating the issue as well, as are the Florida Democratic Party and the New York City Charter Revision Commission.

Former President Clinton is talking about open primaries on “The View.” Elon Musk is posting about a new political party, and former President Biden’s press secretary has left the Democratic Party and is publishing a book called “Independent.”

Independents are having a moment. And powerful people are listening and responding.

Every day, thousands of Americans become independent voters. And independents are making noise, expressing their concern about........

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