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Primary ElectionsArizona has an open primary provision. This means that Independent voters are still eligible to vote in the primaries! HOW? General ElectionsAn Independent Voter is not required to do anything different during the General Election. WHO? Presidential Preference ElectionsIndependent voters must change their voter registration to participate in the PPE. WHY? How to receive your ballot for the Primary ElectionsHow to request a ballot by mailEarly Voting How to request a ballot at the polling locationElection Day Independent Voters FAQCan I request a non-partisan ballot? *The Libertarian Party has a closed primary. Can independent voters vote in the primary election? Democratic Voter → Democratic Party Ballot *The Libertarian Party has a closed primary. Independent voters who vote by mail must contact their County Recorder to designate which partisan ballot they want mailed to them. Local, non-partisan ballots may be available. Check with your county recorder's office. Can I vote early in the primary? What is a party primary election?The Democratic and Republican Parties are required to use primary elections to choose their candidates for the general election. Although it is up to the parties to decide who may vote in their primaries, generally only registered voters affiliated with the Democratic or Republican Parties may vote in that party's primary election. Can I vote in a party primary election?Generally, you must be registered with either the Democratic or Republican Party to vote in the primary election. If there are non-partisan offices that are elected in a primary election (i.e., school board), any voter can vote for these offices. Contact your local board of elections. May I change political parties?Yes, except after the close of voter registration, until voter registration opens up again after an election. To change your party affiliation, use Maryland's Online Voter Registration System (OLVR) or submit a new voter registration application or a written request to your local board of elections. Do I have to affiliate with a political party?No, you do not. If you do not select a political party on your voter registration application, you will be "unaffiliated" with any political party. This means that you will generally not be able to vote in party primary elections, but you will be able to vote in any nonpartisan primary elections held in your jurisdiction, such as a primary election to select nominees for the board of education. If I apply to register to vote before my 18th birthday and the primary election is before I turn 18, can I vote in the primary election?Yes, if you will be 18 years old or older by the general election and you are registered to vote with the Democratic or Republican Party. Who you are actually voting for during a general election?When people cast their vote, they are actually voting for a group of people called electors. The number of electors each state gets is equal to its total number of Senators and Representatives in Congress. A total of 538 electors form the Electoral College. Each elector casts one vote following the general election.
Which group was the primary target of the poll tax?The poll tax exemplified “Jim Crow” laws, developed in the post-Reconstruction South, which aimed to disenfranchise black voters and institute segregation.
What is a group of people who seek to control the government by winning elections?A political party is made up of individuals who organize to win elections, operate government, and influence public policy.
What kind of voting system normally is most likely to lead to a two party political system?A two-party system often develops in a plurality voting system. In this system, voters have a single vote, which they can cast for a single candidate in their district, in which only one legislative seat is available.
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