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Can you vote for a democrat in the primaries if you are registered as a republican?
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In some states they can if they choose to do so.
The following are open primaries or caucus states:
Alaska (Dem only), Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, North Dakota, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah (Dem only), Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia (but not Dem's...Rep's use a "convention" system here open to independants), Wisconsin.
Other states one can but it will change their party affiliation or who are not registered in any party:
California, Iowa, Massachusetts, New Hampshire.
Closed primaries:
Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, DC, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming.
Different states have varying laws about when one must be registered with a particular party etc. to vote in that primary so one would have to check with the state to be certain one could vote in the coming election but this is the general layout of the states.
From: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080122233532AAovnQv
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What is political independence?
A political independent is a person who is not affiliated with an organized political party. I am a registered voter but my Voter Registration Card lists my Party as "NPA" (No Party Affiliation). In my state, if I registered as a Democrat or Republican, I could vote in the party primaries for my stated party. Because I am an Independent, I cannot vote in primaries but I can vote in general elections and on referendums and non-partisan races.
Do you have to be a registered democrat to vote in the Indiana democratic primary?
No, you don't have to be a registered democrat to vote in the primary.
Why can't you vote for either Democrat or Republican in the primary?
why can't you vote in the primary election for either a democrat or a republican if you register as a republican? would it not be better to register as a democrat and be able to vote either way than to register as a republican and be limited?
Does Alaska electoral vote for republican or democrat?
republican mostly
In PA can you be registered as both a democrat and a republican?
Primaries are closed. Republicans and Democrats only vote for their candidates. Independents etc. can still vote in the primary only for public questions. Independents etc. can vote for who they want only in the general election. If an Independent is running in the primary you can only vote that parties candidate. The same with Green Party etc.
In Arizona can a registered Democrat vote Republican in the primary elections?
During the Primary a registered Democrat cannot even go to the Republican primary, but you can vote Republican in the election.
Can a republican vote for a democrat in the primary in OK?
No, you cannot. Oklahoma has a "closed" system for primaries, which means that you can only vote for a candidate from the political party in which you registered. So, if you are a registered Republican, you can only choose from Republican candidates in the primary. But in the general election, that changes; you will be free to vote for a candidate from whichever party you wish.
If you are registered democrat can you vote republican for the presidential election?
Yes.
What is political independence?
A political independent is a person who is not affiliated with an organized political party. I am a registered voter but my Voter Registration Card lists my Party as "NPA" (No Party Affiliation). In my state, if I registered as a Democrat or Republican, I could vote in the party primaries for my stated party. Because I am an Independent, I cannot vote in primaries but I can vote in general elections and on referendums and non-partisan races.
What is an political independent?
A political independent is a person who is not affiliated with an organized political party. I am a registered voter but my Voter Registration Card lists my Party as "NPA" (No Party Affiliation). In my state, if I registered as a Democrat or Republican, I could vote in the party primaries for my stated party. Because I am an Independent, I cannot vote in primaries but I can vote in general elections and on referendums and non-partisan races.
Can a democrat vote in the republican primary election in Chicago Illinois?
Only a person registered with the republican party can
How is an open primary different from a closed primary?
open primaries are for both republican and democrat party members on the other hand close primaries are only for the members of the party so a democrat close primary can only be attended for registered democrats
I tell all my friends of color, To register To vote as a republican. This way They can vote in , Republican primaries, For candidates That are more To the center. Of course, When the real election happens they can vote for a democrat Or whoever they wish?
They couldn't Democratic vote
If you are affiliated with the Republican Party can you vote for a democrat in the election for president?
Yes. In the general election, you can vote for whoever you like regardless of what party you are affiliated or registered with. Yes. In many (but not all) states, party affiliation affects what primaries you can vote in. But it does not force you to vote for that party's candidates in the general election.
Can a registered republican vote for a democrat in the Arizona primary?
no, not in the primary but you can vote for whom ever you want in the nov. election.
Define primary elections?
A primary election is the election in which political parties determine who in their party will run as their candidate in the General Election. Primaries are held in various manners throughout The United States of America, usually by secret ballot among party members. Open primaries are those which anyone can vote in the primary as long as they just vote in one. For example you can vote in the Democratic Primary, but not in the Republican or other party primary. That makes you a Democrat. Or a Republican if you decide to vote in that primary instead. Closed primaries require that you register as a Democrat or as a Republican. Registered "Independents" usually cannot vote in a party primary. Occasionally the law in some states allows one to change their registration prior to the vote.
What kind of election primary does Kansas have?
Kansas has closed primaries. Voters registered as Republicans can vote only in the Republican primary; Democrats can vote only in the Democratic primary. Registered Independents can change their affiliation and vote in that primary.
