Jasper County Democrat, Volume 8, Number 28, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 October 1905 — Primary Election Plan. [ARTICLE]

Primary Election Plan.

In connection with the selection of the Democratic nominees for senator, governor and other state officers in Virginia the Baltimore Sun (Ind.) says: "While the people did not assert their power under the convention system, it is undeniable that they have come to the front since the primary election plan came into operation. In Virginia and in other southern states the primary was needed to revive interest among Democrats in state and local contests. It has undisputably had this effect”