Office of Governor Gary Locke
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - June 26, 2000
Contact:  Governor's Communications Office, 360-902-4136

Statement by Gov. Gary Locke on open primaries

"The state of Washington has a tradition of fierce independence, and I am disappointed that the U.S. Supreme Court has intruded upon that. I would call upon both Democrats and Republicans to meet and discuss ways that independent voters can participate fully in our primary process. Now is the time to look at a more inclusive mechanism in our primaries."

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