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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.

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No, it is not required by law to participate in any election. It is the choice of the voter.

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Q: Can a person vote in the general election without voting in the primary?
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Can you change who you voted for in the primary in the general election?

Yes. There's no requirement that you vote for the same person in the primary and in the general election.


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A person voting in a primary is actually voting for?

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What do voters choose in general elections?

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Can registered WV independents vote in primary election?

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Can a democrat vote in the republican primary election in Chicago Illinois?

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Why do you have a primary election?

In a representative form of government, most nations have political parties. Thus, in a General election (that is, the election to chose the government representative), a political party puts forth a member of their party to contest in the election. A political party needs some method for choosing the party member to stand in the General election, and this is what we use Primary elections for.