Press Herald interviews Mark Brewer about semi-open primary
Mark Brewer, a professor and chair of the Political Science Department at the University of Maine, spoke with the Portland Press Herald about possible voter actions in response to semi-open primaries. Brewer said that while there may not be a significant surge, there could be some increase in voters switching parties or unenrolling due to the semi-open primary system and strong feelings about certain candidates. He said he believes that although some voters might consider switching parties for strategic voting, the overall impact may not be substantial. The Sun Journal shared the Press Herald article.