Independent Voters left out of voting in the Primary

[alemorkam]

Did you know that today over 25% of the "registered" voters in Florida were unable to vote in the Primary Election today? Only party designated voters are allowed to vote in the Primary Elections in Florida.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Did you know that today over 25% of the "registered" voters in Florida were unable to vote in the Primary Election today? Only party designated voters are allowed to vote in the Primary Elections in Florida.

What's wrong with that? These are not national elections or even government events. They are elections that are run by each party to determine who their candidate is going to be. Why should anyone but party members be allowed to vote in them?


As far as I'm concerned it should be this way in every state but the rules are up to the party leaders in each state.

[rexxfan]

For what its worth, this was explained to us when we chose not to declare a party affiliation when we registered to vote. Personally I'm fine with it.
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Bob C

[redwitch]

I've been a registered independent since the 70s. California, like here, does not permit Independents to vote in primaries. My conscience, my choice. It beats nonstop phone calls from a party or individual who just irritates me.

[Retiring]

Did you know that today over 25% of the "registered" voters in Florida were unable to vote in the Primary Election today? Only party designated voters are allowed to vote in the Primary Elections in Florida.

It would be inappropriate for someone who CHOOSES to not affiliate with the Republicans or Democrats to decide who the Reps. or Dems. put up for President.

[Villager Joyce]

Isn't it called the Republican Primary?

[justjim]

Nothing keeps you from voting Gop one time and Demo the next if you have a special choice candidate you want to vote for.

[alemorkam]

Good Points All.

[ronat1]

Did you know that today over 25% of the "registered" voters in Florida were unable to vote in the Primary Election today? Only party designated voters are allowed to vote in the Primary Elections in Florida.

And the problem is what? When and if they ever have an Independent Primary election then registered Independents can vote in that primary.

[JoMar]

Also an independent, have no issue with not voting in the primary. Was the same situation in PA. Only downside I couldn't get a tootsie roll.....:(

[NYGUY]

Did you know that today over 25% of the "registered" voters in Florida were unable to vote in the Primary Election today? Only party designated voters are allowed to vote in the Primary Elections in Florida.

This is not new news!!

[joldnol]

In Florida, if a seat has no opposition outside of the party, then the primary is an open primary since it decides who the representative will be. I registered as a Republican in Jacksonville when I couldn't vote for the state senate seated vacated by Jim Kings death (the last true great republican in Florida politics). The Republican field had three candidates in the primary and to keep any Democrats or Independents from voting in the primary, the GOP ran two write in candidates for the general election in opposition to the Republican nominee. (some of you will say, do you have proof they deliberately did this. The answer is no but in nearly 40 years of voting in Duval County I have never seen a write in candidate before or since this election) The Republican Primary determined who was going to be my Senator and I was shut out of the process. Lesson learned and the next week I registered as a Republican.

[Jima64]

Want to vote in the primary then join a party.

[zcaveman]

Did you know that today over 25% of the "registered" voters in Florida were unable to vote in the Primary Election today? Only party designated voters are allowed to vote in the Primary Elections in Florida.

Those independents living in Marion County can vote for the sales tax increase.

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[Miles42]

Been that way for a long time in many States.

[CFrance]

For what its worth, this was explained to us when we chose not to declare a party affiliation when we registered to vote. Personally I'm fine with it.
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Bob C
I could never vote in a primary in Michigan because I chose not to designate a party. I could vote on the referendums but not the candidates. it's a personal choice. I'm okay with it.

[cmj1210]

Same in NY

[twoplanekid]

I wish I could vote for my Village District Board of Supervisors which isn’t asking too much. I own property and pay taxes here. I can understand why I can’t vote in national politics and even state tickets. However, everyone who owns a local home and pays local taxes should be allowed to vote on local representatives in those locations such as both here and in Ohio where I still own a home and pay taxes.

It’s taxation without representation! :faint:

[graciegirl]

I wish I could vote for my Village District Board of Supervisors which isn’t asking too much. I own property and pay taxes here. I can understand why I can’t vote in national politics and even state tickets. However, everyone who owns a local home and pays local taxes should be allowed to vote on local representatives in those locations such as both here and in Ohio where I still own a home and pay taxes.

It’s taxation without representation! :faint:



Yes it is. It is a CDD form of government. No one made you buy here. There is the opportunity you want all over Florida. But IMHO those places aren't run as well.

[tuccillo]

Are you referring to the Board of Supervisors for your CDD? Depending on the age of your CDD, all of the seats may have already transitioned to homeowner elected positions.

I wish I could vote for my Village District Board of Supervisors which isn’t asking too much. I own property and pay taxes here. I can understand why I can’t vote in national politics and even state tickets. However, everyone who owns a local home and pays local taxes should be allowed to vote on local representatives in those locations such as both here and in Ohio where I still own a home and pay taxes.

It’s taxation without representation! :faint:

[twoplanekid]

Forget about the Villages for a moment. If I own a house and pay taxes in both Ohio and let’s say California, I would enjoy the opportunity to be allowed to vote in local elections in both places. :)

[mtdjed]

My wife was registered as an independent and went with me as I voted. She ate as many Tootsie roles as she wanted as she waited while I voted.

It was interesting to note that she was not allowed to accompany me as I walked thru the process. I personally thought that was OK. I also thought it was totally fair that I had to show an autographed photo ID and sign to allow verification to the ID, although I do not think the attendants actually verified anything.

[Steve9930]

If you want to vote in the primary then you have to change to a party affiliation 29 days before the election. This what my wife and I did so we could vote for one of the Republicans.

[goodtimesintv]

I wish I could vote for my Village District Board of Supervisors which isn’t asking too much. I own property and pay taxes here. I can understand why I can’t vote in national politics and even state tickets. However, everyone who owns a local home and pays local taxes should be allowed to vote on local representatives in those locations such as both here and in Ohio where I still own a home and pay taxes.

It’s taxation without representation! :faint:

Reading--before spreading accusations of voter suppression by a "certain" group--is a good thing.

Linked here are Sumter County Election results from November, 2014.

Starting on Page 11, the results are shown for many Community Development Districts' seats/representatives in The Villages!!

http://www.sumterelections.org/Portals/Sumter/Documents/2014%20Contents/GE14%20Official%20Sum%20Report.pdf

:ohdear:

[tuccillo]

Hey, you brought up the Board of Supervisors, let's not change the subject.

Forget about the Villages for a moment. If I own a house and pay taxes in both Ohio and let’s say California, I would enjoy the opportunity to be allowed to vote in local elections in both places. :)

[twoplanekid]

Hey, you brought up the Board of Supervisors, let's not change the subject.

As we are talking about disfranchised voters, I thought I would bring up my wild desire to be able to vote in both Champaign County, Ohio and in the Villages on local issues. The rules of residency will probably never be changed to allow it. :jester:

[tuccillo]

Are you saying that you cannot vote for your CDD Board of Supervisors? You are registered to vote in OH? If so, I see your point now.

As we are talking about disfranchised voters, I thought I would bring up my wild desire to be able to vote in both Champaign County, Ohio and in the Villages on local issues. The rules of residency will probably never be changed to allow it. :jester:

[twoplanekid]

Are you saying that you cannot vote for your CDD Board of Supervisors? You are registered to vote in OH? If so, I see your point now.

Yes! Someday soon, so my wife says we will be registered to vote in Fl.

[graciegirl]

Yes! Someday soon, so my wife says we will be registered to vote in Fl.



I sincerely hope by then you will have changed the main focus of your interest to LIVING here and ENJOYING all this place has to offer.

[EnglishJW]

Did you know that today over 25% of the "registered" voters in Florida were unable to vote in the Primary Election today? Only party designated voters are allowed to vote in the Primary Elections in Florida.

As an independent, I am thankful for even this brief respite.

[EnglishJW]

Forget about the Villages for a moment. If I own a house and pay taxes in both Ohio and let’s say California, I would enjoy the opportunity to be allowed to vote in local elections in both places. :)

Just think for a moment about this request.

Might there be just a wee bit (that part was in honor of St. Pat's day) of economic discrimination?