2007-04-04 16:04:37 · 5 answers · asked by AlwaysWondering 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
This differs for each state. The other answers you received are probably correct for each person's home state, but unless we look at the state law where you are, we can't answer your question. Some states have "open primaries" where people who haven't declared a party may join in the primary for the parties. Other states hold "closed primaries" in which only registerd party members may vote in the primary.
2007-04-04 16:31:04 · answer #1 · answered by skip742 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Interestingly, the Constitution does not mention "party" in the sense
that we think of it today.
So, the regulations associated with who can vote in party functions
are controlled by ... the parties.
For instance, a Democract can certainly vote for a Republican during
the general election (or visa versa). What they cannot do is vote for
one Republican over another in a Republican primary.
2007-04-04 16:09:19 · answer #2 · answered by Elana 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because you haven't declared a party preference, and the primary is for the party nominees.
Unless you live in a state that doesn't register people by party.
2007-04-04 16:13:15 · answer #3 · answered by TheOnlyBeldin 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No. Votes by Independents are only allowed in the general election.
2007-04-04 16:08:07 · answer #4 · answered by ToYou,Too! 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Because that is the way the law governing voting is written in most states!
2007-04-04 17:05:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋