belief that their vote doesn't matter
dislike of all candidates
no preference
illness
12-hour work shift
agoraphobia
don't know where to vote
a primary election in which voters are not required to declare party affiliation
A General Election allows voters to decide the next Government.
in a general election
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Primaries are customarily a chance for candidates, other than the incumbent, to garner enough votes to qualify to run in the General Election. They usually go along party lines and only people of that party or of independent party status participate in these types of elections. However, once chosen they are part of the General Election, where all of the electorate participates.
it is called a general election unless we are voting for a president then it is called a presidential election
It is very possible that Hillary Clinton can carry a general election the state of Arkansas. It will depend on the voters and her backers.
General Elections
Elections in which voters determine a political party's nominee for a general election.
independent is a misnomer,voters not registered with a political party are UNAFFILIATED voters but yes,of course [ in a general election]
Texas has an open primary system, which means that voters do not have to be registered members of a specific political party to participate in that party's primary election. However, a voter can only participate in one party's primary election and cannot switch between parties for different elections.
Yes, as long as you are a registered voter. In some states, you will now be asked to show a photo-ID before you are allowed to cast your ballot; but if you did in fact register and you are on the list of eligible voters, you may show up to vote in the general election, even if you missed the primary.