Open Our Democracy Act of 2015
Summary
This bill proposes significant changes to how federal elections are conducted in the United States by establishing a national "top-two" primary system. Under this system, all candidates for the House and Senate would compete in a single open primary regardless of party affiliation, with only the two highest vote-getters advancing to the general election.
For voters, the bill would make Election Day a legal public holiday for federal employees and encourages private employers to provide time off for staff to vote. Additionally, the legislation would initiate a nonpartisan study of state redistricting processes to examine how congressional districts are drawn across the country.
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