Can this only happen in certain states or something? My voter registration is good, but I don't recall ever having to select any party, and it doesn't say.
I've never voted before, so unsure.
Seems like I should just be able to vote for...whoever the fuck I want...
Some states are 'closed primaries' meaning that you have to register as a specific party in order to vote for that party. In the general election it doesn't matter which party you're registered in. You can vote for whichever person you want.
Can this only happen in certain states or something? My voter registration is good, but I don't recall ever having to select any party, and it doesn't say.
I've never voted before, so unsure.
Seems like I should just be able to vote for...whoever the fuck I want...
Some states are 'closed primaries' meaning that you have to register as a specific party in order to vote for that party. In the general election it doesn't matter which party you're registered in. You can vote for whichever person you want.
It's a party primary vote for party members only, sometimes independents.