An open primary election is a type of electoral system in which voters from different political parties can participate and choose their preferred candidate. In this system, all candidates appear on the same ballot regardless of party affiliation, and voters are allowed to vote for any candidate they wish without having to declare an allegiance to one particular party. The top candidates then advance to a general election where they face off against other candidates from different parties. Open primary elections aim to promote more inclusive and non-partisan political processes by allowing all eligible voters, regardless of their affiliation, to have a say in the selection of candidates for public office.