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[–] 3 points 2 years ago* (2 children)

In 34 out of 50 states if you do NOT register, you can vote for any candidate in the primaries.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 years ago* (1 child)

    But you can still only request a ballot with one primary: you cannot select the best candidate for your party and the worst for the other.

    In those states, the request for a particular ballot is, effectively, registering as a member of that party.

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  • The following is all regarding primaries:

    California, Alaska, and Louisiana have Ranked choice voting, in a way.

    Alaska you can vote for ranked choice for presidency. (Top 4)

    Louisiana, you vote for anyone, the ballots are not separated, so whoever wins 50% supposedly goes on (Top 4)

    California is Top 2.

    Notable mentions: Nebraska and Washington both allow top 2 voting as well regardless of party officialiation, but NOT for the presidential election yet.

    If someone sees part of this wrong, let me know so I can correct it, but last I knew that's how different some of our states are.

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