Hillary Clinton

Fla Dem

(23,650 posts) Wed Mar 9, 2016, 10:03 AM Mar 2016

Lots 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

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Lots of discussion about Closed vs Open Primary states. Here's a map that shows which is which. (Original Post) Fla Dem Mar 2016 OP

thanks! Her Sister Mar 2016 #1

Interesting. tanyev Mar 2016 #2

Yuck! Ohio is open WI_DEM Mar 2016 #3

Semi closed means I think GusBob Mar 2016 #6

Here you go. If you scroll down the page it explains by state what the rules are. Fla Dem Mar 2016 #7

That is helpful GusBob Mar 2016 #4

I think Illinois will still go our way vdogg Mar 2016 #5

Don't forget East St. Louis. nt kjones Mar 2016 #10

Thank you! pandr32 Mar 2016 #11

kick Fla Dem Mar 2016 #8

Thank you for this! Haveadream Mar 2016 #9

Thank God Florida's got it right! William769 Mar 2016 #12

If Michigan was an open primary Loki Mar 2016 #13

Her Sister

(6,444 posts)

1. thanks!

Reply to Fla Dem (Original post)

Wed Mar 9, 2016, 10:05 AM

Mar 2016

great site!

tanyev

(42,550 posts)

2. Interesting.

Reply to Fla Dem (Original post)

Wed Mar 9, 2016, 10:11 AM

Mar 2016

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)

3. Yuck! Ohio is open

Reply to Fla Dem (Original post)

Wed Mar 9, 2016, 10:12 AM

Mar 2016

At least Florida is closed and NC is semi-closed, whatever that means.

GusBob

(7,286 posts)

6. Semi closed means I think

Reply to WI_DEM (Reply #3)

Wed Mar 9, 2016, 10:15 AM

Mar 2016

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

(23,650 posts)

7. Here you go. If you scroll down the page it explains by state what the rules are.

Reply to WI_DEM (Reply #3)

Wed Mar 9, 2016, 10:18 AM

Mar 2016

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)

4. That is helpful

Reply to Fla Dem (Original post)

Wed Mar 9, 2016, 10:12 AM

Mar 2016

vdogg

(1,384 posts)

5. I think Illinois will still go our way

Reply to Fla Dem (Original post)

Wed Mar 9, 2016, 10:13 AM

Mar 2016

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)

10. Don't forget East St. Louis. nt

Reply to vdogg (Reply #5)

Wed Mar 9, 2016, 12:32 PM

Mar 2016

pandr32

(11,579 posts)

11. Thank you!

Reply to vdogg (Reply #5)

Wed Mar 9, 2016, 12:32 PM

Mar 2016

A reasonable voice is nice to hear.

Fla Dem

(23,650 posts)

8. kick

Reply to Fla Dem (Original post)

Wed Mar 9, 2016, 10:40 AM

Mar 2016

Haveadream

(1,630 posts)

9. Thank you for this!

Reply to Fla Dem (Original post)

Wed Mar 9, 2016, 10:56 AM

Mar 2016

This really helps us understand some of what is happening now and going forward!

William769

(55,145 posts)

12. Thank God Florida's got it right!

Reply to Fla Dem (Original post)

Wed Mar 9, 2016, 12:45 PM

Mar 2016

Loki

(3,825 posts)

13. If Michigan was an open primary

Reply to Fla Dem (Original post)

Wed Mar 9, 2016, 01:07 PM

Mar 2016

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.

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