I am planning on voting for Ron Paul who is a libertarian, but he is trying to get the Republican nomination...
So would I have to register as a Republican or something? (Or can I just be independent and vote in it)
What day will the election be held (I live in California)?
2007-08-25 06:29:47 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
Just go register to vote. If you put down as republican you can't vote in every election. Some elections are only democrat. Ask the registration place about liberal. I think democrat is better and you can vote who and when you want to.
2007-08-25 06:38:33 · answer #1 · answered by lana s 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
First thing... become an educated voter! Don't forget to read up on the issues and candidates that you are most interested in.
Also, the primaries in California will be hold February 5 - the suggested last day to register to vote in California is January 22, 2008. To vote in the primaries you must be registered with a party and then can only vote for that party.
2007-08-28 07:45:18 · answer #2 · answered by Declare Yourself 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Primaries are for party members - you become a "party member" by voting in the primary. If you vote in the Republican primary for Ron Paul (Good candidate) you cannot cross the street and then vote in the Democrat Primary to stop Hillary (Bad candidate).
Call your County Clerk's office and ask where the Republic party primary is going to be held in your precinct and when.
Or call the Ron Paul campaign office in your area and ask them the same question.
Lots of us independents are going to be voting as Republicans to support Ron Paul. We generally vote Democrat to stop the candidate that we oppose (you just vote for any Democrat jerk other than the criminal you oppose)
In the general election you can vote for who ever you like. You are not obliged to vote for any party in the general election.
The primary just decides who will be the party candidate. There will be Ron Paul (Republican) and Not Hillary (Democrat) plus a whole field of other candidates from the Green party, The Communist Party, The Socialist Party, and the Party last week.
2007-08-25 07:10:17 · answer #3 · answered by Mordecai Jones 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check this link out. It is specific to California.
Since Ron Paul is running for the Republican nomination, you would mark yourself as Republican. You would be bound to that Primary Election, but you could vote for anybody you want in the general election.
2007-08-26 03:31:05 · answer #4 · answered by Jeff H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to vote for Ron Paul in the primaries you must be registered as a republican - I believe you can register at the post office or dmv - each state is different -each primary date is different there should be a GOP site for California to assist you better with these issues-dont listen to Lana s she doesnt want you to vote Ron Paul- Ron Paul is a Republican so you need to register as a Republican -also you will be allowed to vote on election day as a registered republican and your vote is confidential so if you chose to vote for a democrat that day you could - LANA YOU ARE A FASCIST TROLL
2007-08-25 06:57:10 · answer #5 · answered by rooster 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-03 05:38:01 · answer #6 · answered by vaden 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you registered you can vote. Primaries and elections are on Tuesdays.
2007-08-25 06:38:05 · answer #7 · answered by PATRICIA MS 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in missouri, you must register to vote 40 days before the election. you do not have to declare a party when you register. but when you vote in the primary you must declare your party.
2007-08-25 07:04:26 · answer #8 · answered by soperson 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on your state law. In most states, you would have to declare yourself a republican to vote for him in some others not.
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2007-08-25 07:03:38 · answer #9 · answered by Jacob W 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋