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...

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...

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...

Anonymous writes... "I don't understand the differences between a primary and a caucus. Also, what do conventions have to do with anything?" Primary: In a primary election, registered voters participate in selecting the...

Anonymous writes... "In states where the electorate 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...

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...

Anonymous writes... "What is the order of succession should the President die, become incapacitated, or is otherwise unable to finish his term of office?" The order of succession is as follows: Vice President, Speaker of...

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...

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....

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...

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