Date Study Completed
11/2018
Name of Submitting League
LWV of
Maine
Title of Study
Candidate
Selection Systems/Primaries
Summary of Study
This
study examines the advantages and disadvantages of (1) primaries vs caucuses,
(2) various types of open vs closed primaries, and (3) nonpartisan primaries.
Strengths and weaknesses of Maine's evolving candidate selection systems are
described and compared to those used elsewhere. The Study Guide summarizes the
salient findings from the study, provides references for additional reading,
and presents Consensus Questions.
League or Contact Email Address
LWVME@gwi.net
League or Contact Phone Number
207-622-0256
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