With more than 140,000 registered voters, the current number of voters remains far from the figures seen during the 2011 and 2017 primaries. These earlier elections had significantly higher participation, highlighting a noticeable decline in voter engagement in recent years. Political scientists Rémi Lefebvre and Eric Treille note that this drop has led some members of the public to view the current electoral process not as a genuine opportunity for candidates to rise to prominence, but rather as a "game of losers." The term "game of losers" suggests that the current electoral process may be seen as less competitive or less meaningful, where the focus is on eliminating candidates rather than on building a strong, unified platform. This perception could affect public trust in the political system and the legitimacy of the outcomes. Lefebvre and Treille argue that the reduced voter turnout might be due to a variety of factors, including voter disengagement, a lack of compelling candidates, or a general disillusionment with the political process. They suggest that these factors might be contributing to the current climate of skepticism surrounding the elections. The political scientists emphasize the importance of restoring public confidence in the electoral process. They believe that increasing voter participation and presenting more attractive, viable candidates could help reinvigorate the political landscape and make the elections more meaningful for the public.