Hillary Clinton
Related: About this forumLots of discussion about Closed vs Open Primary states. Here's a map that shows which is which.
If you go to the link you can go to each state to see what type of open/closed primary they have. Some "closed primary" states allow same day registration, others you have to be registered with a party a number of days in advance. Also, for example, the California Democratic Party allows No Party Preference voters to participate in their primaries. So registered independent voters can vote in the Democratic primary.
Scroll down to see each state's rules.
http://www.fairvote.org/primaries#presidential_primary_or_caucus_type_by_state
Her Sister
(6,444 posts)great site!
tanyev
(42,564 posts)If Trump sews up the GOP side pretty soon, I wonder if there will be more of a problem with GOP mischief makers in the open primaries?
WI_DEM
(33,497 posts)At least Florida is closed and NC is semi-closed, whatever that means.
GusBob
(7,286 posts)If you are registered Dem you have to vote for a Dem candidate. GOP for GOP candidate
If you have no party affiliation or Indy, you can vote in either
Fla Dem
(23,690 posts)North Carolina
"State law provides for closed primaries, but both parties have opened them up to unaffiliated voters, who may choose on Election Day."
So registered Dems and Repubs can only vote in their primaries, but registered unaffiliated (independent) voters can vote in either.
GusBob
(7,286 posts)vdogg
(1,384 posts)Last edited Wed Mar 9, 2016, 01:43 PM - Edit history (1)
Even though it's open. A lot of people simply don't understand how everything in Illinois orbits Chicago. Chicago is heavy Obama country, and Bernie will not be able to make up the lead generated in a city 3 times the size of Detroit by running the table in rural areas. Florida is in the bag (thank God) and NC can be tricky. High AA pop vs high white, liberal, and college pop will make the vote close I suspect. I think we'll win, but it'll be a squeaker. Ohio worries me. Too much like Michigan for my liking, we might lose that one. From there on out however Bernie HAS to run the table. I'm not seeing him doing that.
kjones
(1,053 posts)A reasonable voice is nice to hear.
Haveadream
(1,630 posts)This really helps us understand some of what is happening now and going forward!
William769
(55,147 posts)Loki
(3,825 posts)and Trump's lead over his opponents was in double digits, how many crossover Republican's decided to become spoilers? Just enough I'm thinking to upset this race. I've never believed in the "Independent" category. There is no fucking way I would ever vote for a Republican on any ticket. To say your an "Independent" means you will vote against your best interests if you vote for a Republican, because no matter what they say, they are in lock step with the National Crazy Clown Car.