Prof. Andrew Sinclair was quoted in an article about the U.S.’s ‘primary problem,’ in which advocates call for new election systems. Advocates say that the current system favors polarized candidates. Prof. Sinclair said that the effect of nonpartisan primaries on voter engagement and satisfaction is somewhat mixed so far. He explained, “…the argument for moderation is that possibly the more moderate Democrat would have an advantage in that election, or perhaps the more competent or the more pragmatic [candidate].” However, Prof. Sinclair says concretely identifying that this system “actually has produced a moderating effect is hard.”