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BumRushDaShow

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16. Apparently a "closed" primary

Tue Mar 6, 2018, 07:39 PM

Mar 2018

Like what we have here in PA. I.e., you have to announce which party ballot you intend to vote on (and here in PA, no indies are eligible for the primary as the primary process is actually run by the major parties). In Philly, they can "activate" either ballot on a machine once you announce. I expect elsewhere, depending on the voting method, you would line up by party.

Those states that have "open" primaries would be a whole other issue and I expect anyone who wants to run and is certified on the ballot, goes on there and party registration by the voter is irrelevant (although in some cases, once registered with a party and not as an "independent" (or other party) in certain states may have other requirements in terms of party-switching after a primary but before a general, etc).

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Ruby Red Texas District 7... wow. [View all] Amimnoch Mar 2018 OP

I've seen similar stories from people on Twitter. bearsfootball516 Mar 2018 #1

I Have Had Several Similiar First Hand Accounts in the Dallas area as well; Stallion Mar 2018 #2

Here in Ohio we stand in the same line and they ask us what ballot we want.... Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #3

I was just going to say that! Ohiogal Mar 2018 #4

Yes we do...I like it better that way. Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #11

I am in Texas - Galveston County - and that is how it has always been in my district too. nt Lisa0825 Mar 2018 #6

in Dallaa dem in texas Mar 2018 #9

I guess it depends on the local custom. Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #10

Apparently, but I consider that a mild form of intimidation... Wounded Bear Mar 2018 #19

Usually that is how it is in Bexar County.. LeftInTX Mar 2018 #28

In Georgia being a Democrat after Bush's election could cost you your job...so privacy Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #32

WTF??? LeftInTX Mar 2018 #34

You don't have to join a party in Georgia... Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #36

Awful LeftInTX Mar 2018 #37

It was pretty awful. We have winter cold and snowy in Ohio...but I like it better. Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #38

Thanks MFM008 Mar 2018 #5

In Tarrant County just northeast of Ft Worth Billy Jingo Mar 2018 #7

Maybe everybody is mailing votes in.... Wounded Bear Mar 2018 #20

Fingers crossed Scalded Nun Mar 2018 #8

Texas friend of mine sez, in Houston area: dixiegrrrrl Mar 2018 #12

Im confused robbob Mar 2018 #13

It's the primary, not the general gratuitous Mar 2018 #15

Thank you for explaining that robbob Mar 2018 #21

Apparently a "closed" primary BumRushDaShow Mar 2018 #16

Technically, they are two seperate elections. LeftInTX Mar 2018 #35

I grew up in West University Place. It would be a wonderful thing to see LanternWaste Mar 2018 #14

I am in the Harris County Democratic Party war room Gothmog Mar 2018 #17

It's not all encompassing, no. But it DOES mean something! Something GREAT! Honeycombe8 Mar 2018 #18

♫ ♫ I ammmm ,,,,,dreaming of a ,,,,,,, Blue Texas ♫♫ Cryptoad Mar 2018 #22

We'll have a bluuuuue....Texas....without Cruuuuuz! flibbitygiblets Mar 2018 #24

Good to hear! smirkymonkey Mar 2018 #23

Same impression Moral Compass Mar 2018 #25

Can't possibly be anything but good news. BobTheSubgenius Mar 2018 #26

Are the votes being fairly counted? nt tomp Mar 2018 #27

You have "SIDES" ?? in TX that separate voters by party affiliation ?!??!! vkkv Mar 2018 #29

it's a primary... shanny Mar 2018 #30

Aww my Grandpa would be so proud! Dem_4_Life Mar 2018 #31

K&R Jamaal510 Mar 2018 #33