Can a resident of new jersey who is registered Independent vote in primary?

Answer 1

It depends on what state (and what office)? Laws vary state by state usually determined by what the parties decide. On the presidential level, independents can currently vote in 33 states in the (Democratic) Primary (there's a few states, e.g. California, where it's open in one party and closed in the other) and closed in 17. In Idaho, the Republican Party is trying to close down a primary that has been open for many years and independents (led by the Committee for A Unified Independent Party (www.independentvoting.org) and the Amnerican Independent Movement of Idaho intervened on the suit and won the right for the first time for independents who are not a party to be party to a suit of this kind). And there are several states (e.g. Kentucky) where legislation has recently been introduced to open the primaries).

Answer 2

Unfortunately the answer is no. Actually you can. You cant vote for an independent though. you have to ask for either a democratic ballot or republican ballot. You can still vote in the primaries as a registered independent.

Answer 3

If you are registered Independent in the state of New York you cannot vote in the primary. New York state is one of thirteen states who have a closed primary election thus not allowing Independents to vote.

Answer 4

Nope. Democrats can't sabotage Republicans by voting for the worst candidate and vice versa. Same rule applies to Independents.

Answer 5

This varies according to the state in which you reside and the rules that the state party has decided to enforce.

Answer 6

Different states have different laws on primaries. You might check with your local voting officials or the League of Women voters.