The most important election is the one most Americans skip
The article discusses the significance of primary elections in the U.S. political landscape, particularly in light of recent victories for Trump-backed candidates. It highlights the low voter turnout in these primaries, which skews representation towards more partisan voters. Reformers are advocating for changes to the primary system to make elections more competitive and representative.
- ▪Recent elections showed Trump-backed candidates performing well despite the president's low approval ratings.
- ▪Only 1 in 5 eligible voters participate in midterm primaries, leading to a skewed representation of the electorate.
- ▪Reformers are pushing for nonpartisan primaries to reduce polarization and encourage broader appeal among candidates.
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| Canonical URL | https://www.vox.com/today-explained-newsletter/489080/massie-kentucky-republican-primary |
| Publication time | 2026-05-20T07:00:00-04:00 |
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Today, Explained newsletterThe most important election is the one most Americans skipThe case for reforming partisan primary elections.by Caitlin DeweyMay 20, 2026, 11:00 AM UTCShareGiftCampaign signage during a campaign event for Rep. Thomas Massie, a Republican from Kentucky. Jeffrey Dean/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesCaitlin Dewey is a senior writer and editor at Vox, where she helms the Today, Explained newsletter.Iran gridlock and middling China trips aside, President Donald Trump is having a pretty good month. Three May elections tested his grip on the Republican Party — and his candidates cleaned up.In Indiana, five Trump-backed challengers defeated Republican state senators who opposed the president’s efforts to redraw state electoral maps.In Louisiana, Sen.
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