Can a person vote for a republican candidate in the primary and then vote democrat in the presidential?

Upwardgaze2008-01-15T16:25:08Z

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In Michigan, it is an open primary, and so anyone who is registered can secure republican or democratic ballot without changing or identifying party preference. Yes, in Michigan. Other states have different rules.

Dan2008-01-15T16:22:36Z

only some states allow a member from a registered party to vote for a candidate from a different party but if you live in a state that allows that, then Yes, you could vote for a republican in the primary and a democrat in the general election.

Anonymous2008-01-15T16:28:17Z

In CA, not without changing party affiliation. To vote in the republican primary you have to register as a republican. Independents can vote in the Dem primary without changing party affiliation.

In MI today...dems can vote Republican and vote Dem in the presidential.

Anonymous2008-01-15T16:28:08Z

In some states you have to vote within your registered party during the nominations, but you can vote for anyone in the General election.
So if you are a registered Republican, yes you can. If not, you may not, unless you live in one of the states that allows cross over independent votes.

Tommy S2008-01-15T16:23:32Z

In a primary, you can only vote if you are registered in that particular party. When it comes time to vote in the general election, you can vote any which way you choose.

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