Posts by Jeff Cohen

Ella M. writes..."In a Presidential primary, how are delegates allocated to candidates? I'm told there is more than one way." Good question Ella.This can be confusing as each state and party awards delegates differently.WINNER...

How are delegates awarded in a Presidential primary or caucus?

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Benny B writes... "I wan't to know why we don't have write in votes. That's telling me I can't vote for my candidate. Neither nominee is good for America, but we're forced to vote Party lines that we disagree with or not vote at...

Why don't we have write-in votes?

William writes... "Do Republican Primaries still take place, now that only 1 candidate remains? How does the whole process work now?" Great question. Yes, a primary still takes place with only 1 candidate ("the...

Do primaries still take place with one candidate left in the race?

Bob writes... "if I don't vote in Indiana primary, can I vote in general election?" I get this question a lot! 'If I don't vote in the primary or caucus, can I vote in November's general election?' Yes, you can still vote in...

Didn't vote in primary. Can I still vote in general election?

Abe D. writes..."Jeff. What's the difference between an open primary and a closed primary? It's so bloody confusing! How do I get more info for rules & the process my state?" Good question Abe.Here goes! I found some great...

What's the difference between an open vs. closed primary?

Cathy F. writes... "I live in columbus, ohio i think i might be register as an independent. can i still vote republican without changing my status." Yes, you can still vote Republican in the GENERAL ELECTION in November. You...

Will switching parties change how I can vote?

Anonymous writes... "Once the Primary is over. If a candidate does not win in the party they ran in can he/she switch to lets say a different party like Libertarian or some other open party to run against the Republicans and...

Can a Dem/Rep primary losing candidate run as a third party candidate?

Anonymous writes..."In states where the elector is not bound by law to follow the popular vote, do the voters have any legal recourse in, for example, civil court or even federal court, to protest the electorate not following the...

Are electors required to adhere to the popular vote?

Anonymous writes... "Can you please answer me this. Why are federal elections held on the first Tuesday in November? What makes it so special and why was it chosen?" First, federal elections are held on the Tuesday after...