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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 also influence the outcome.

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 also influence the outcome.

[[Category:politics]]

[[Category:politics]]