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AUGUSTA A group of state lawmakers has introduced LD 231 “An Act To Establish Open Primaries” to pave the way for semi-open primaries in Maine elections. The bill would allow, if passed, an unenrolled voter to vote in a primary election, including a presidential primary election, without having to enroll in a political party. An unenrolled voter may vote in only one party s primary election. Republicans would not be able to vote in Democratic primaries and Democrats would not be able to vote in Republican primaries. Open Primaries Maine, a group working to support the passage of LD 231, will be holding a virtual town hall Sunday, Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. to discuss the path to passing semi-open primaries legislation. ....