to allow citizens to select candidates for elections
Why did Governor Robert M. La Follette establish a direct primary in Wisconsin?
to allow citizens to select candidates for elections
Governor Robert "Fighting Bob" La Follette
In 1897, Robert M. La Follette advocated for tax reform, corporation regulation, and political democracy. He also advocated steeper railroad taxes and a direct primary. He was elected governor of Wisconsin in 1900.
Robert LaFollette
Robert La Follette
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
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
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
Robert La Follette was born on June 14, 1855.
Robert La Follette was born on June 14, 1855.
To pass a law requiring parties to hold a direct primary