Popular US Elections FAQ. Q&A.

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?

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...

Why are elections held on a Tuesday in November?

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?

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...

What is the difference between a primary, caucus and convention?

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?

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?

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 the...

What is the order of succession in the US?

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?

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...