Wisconsin was indeed the first state to require a direct primary for an election. Robert LaFollette, Wisconsin's governor at the time, successfully advocated for this system.
Why did Governor Robert M. La Follette establish a direct primary in Wisconsin?
Direct Primary
Direct primary is the election in which party members select people to run in the general election.
"It is an election for public office which are chosen by direct vote of the people, instead of delegates. This election takes place all across the United States."
what is the difference between a direct primary election an caucus
Governor Robert "Fighting Bob" La Follette
When the primary election got out people liked/loved it and more people started expanding! -Faisal
As governor, Robert La Follette championed numerous progressive reforms including non-partisan elections, the open primary system, direct election of U.S. Senators and women's suffrage. Updated by: Levi Levitt
Direct primary
Direct primary
a process by which members of a political party choose the candidates who will run for election.
To pass a law requiring parties to hold a direct primary