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| − | '''Independents''' are voters who register with no political party. In some states, such as [[New Jersey]] the number of Independents rivals the number of registered [[Republicans]] and [[Democrats]]. | + | '''Independents''' are voters who register with no political party. In some states, such as [[New Jersey]], the number of Independents rivals the number of registered [[Republicans]] and [[Democrats]]. |
| − | In [[closed primary|closed primaries]] the Independents have no influence because the political parties allow only their registered voters to participate. But in [[open primary|open primaries]] such as in [[Michigan]], Independents can influence the outcome. In general elections Independents | + | In [[closed primary|closed primaries]], such as in [[Arizona]], [[Florida]] and [[Missouri]], the Independents have no influence because the political parties allow only their registered voters to participate. But in [[open primary|open primaries]] such as in [[New Hampshire]] and [[Michigan]], Independents can influence the outcome. |
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| + | In general elections Independents can greatly influence the outcome. | ||
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| + | == See also == | ||
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| + | *[http://archive.fairvote.org/?page=1801 Listing of opan and closed primaries by state] | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:39, June 23, 2016
Independents are voters who register with no political party. In some states, such as New Jersey, the number of Independents rivals the number of registered Republicans and Democrats.
In closed primaries, such as in Arizona, Florida and Missouri, the Independents have no influence because the political parties allow only their registered voters to participate. But in open primaries such as in New Hampshire and Michigan, Independents can influence the outcome.
In general elections Independents can greatly influence the outcome.