Polling place asking which party you wanted to vote for?

[an-art-worker.livejournal.com]

Hi - I voted at Dilboy and they asked me who I was going to vote for (in order, I guess to give me a red or blue ballot). I was a bit taken aback since I can't recall ever having been asked before. The people at the desk said they didn't know why they were asking- they just asked and marked down my response. (the blue pill). There was no independent option.

Anyone know what is up with this? A primary thing?

Comments

[ron_newman]

This is a party primary. If you are registered as unenrolled (independent), the poll worker has to ask you which party's ballot you want. Each party has its own separate paper ballot. I'm not sure why this is a surprise to you.

[jamiesquared.livejournal.com]

It may be a suprise because this person hasnt voted in a primary before. On the news they said this particular election will turn out a LOT more voters who dont typically vote in the primary.