I've always wondered if you are able to vote in the primary elections for the opposing party. E.g. I always vote republican but I'm also interested in a democrat. Can I vote for the other team too?
2007-05-04 03:12:08 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
Another question? If I were registered as an "independent" could I go back and forth with no problem?
2007-05-04 04:20:13 · update #1
It's called cross-over voting but, usually (each state is different), you can only vote for one party or the other's candidates on the ballot. Check with your local election officials - ours is called the City Election Commission.
2007-05-04 03:24:31 · answer #1 · answered by Ben 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the state you live in. Here in VA you can vote in a primary of the opposing party. I know because I did so during last presidential election cycle. The one thing you cannot do is vote in both primaries.
2007-05-04 07:58:43 · answer #2 · answered by GMP 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For the PRIMARY, it depends upon the STATES voting laws... California just went over to an "open" primary a few years back.
In the General elections, you can vote for ANY candidate you chose regardless of party-affiliation. I've voted for Senator Feinstein each time she's run... just because the Republican candidates at the time didn't appeal to me !
2007-05-04 04:21:16 · answer #3 · answered by mariner31 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can vote for any party you want in a general election, but in the primary you're only allowed to vote within your registered party.
2007-05-04 03:19:57 · answer #4 · answered by rocknrobin21 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what state you live in. Some states have open primaries, where you can vote for both sides. Others, including mine (MI), have closed primaries, where you have to be affiliated with one party to vote and can vote only for members of that party.
2007-05-04 03:16:59 · answer #5 · answered by Crys H. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the state. You can not be registered to one party and vote in anthers primary in Delaware. As an independent, I can't vote in either.
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2016-12-05 08:21:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Primaries are a straight party vote.
2007-05-04 03:16:44 · answer #8 · answered by Sally B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is dependent on the state you live in. Most of them do not allow people to cross party lines in a primary but there are some exceptions:-
Wisconsin
Indiana
2007-05-04 03:23:26 · answer #9 · answered by thequeenreigns 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the primary, I thought you had to vote straight for what ever party you wanted. That is when you declare what party you are with. It is in the general election that you can vote for whomever you care to vote for.
2007-05-04 03:56:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋