Bill to Close Alabama Primaries Takes First Step Toward Becoming Law

Bill to close Alabama primaries takes first step toward becoming law

Supporters believe each party should choose its own candidates while opponents argue the bill disenfranchises voters.

House committee holds public hearing about Yarbrough's bill switching to closed primaries

MONTGOMERY — An Alabama House committee will vote next week on a Trinity lawmaker's bill that would limit participation in primary and primary runoff elections to Alabamians registered with a political party.