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[–] nonoyesyes 0 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago  (edited ago)

I just want to point out this depends on which state you live in. In Illinois, for example, you simply walk into a polling place and pick the party ticket you would like (regardless of affiliation - it only matters that you are registered).

https://ballotpedia.org/Open_primary

Looks like a few of the states voting today are open primary.

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[–] Maxcactus 1 point 0 points (+1|-1) ago 

You just have to declare. I change parties nearly every election depending on who I want to vote against or for. You can call in a request and they will mail you a form. Very easy process. The only drawback is you get political solicitations from everyone.

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[–] nonoyesyes ago  (edited ago)

You just have to declare.

This is not true in open primary states. This is true in closed primary states.

http://www.ncsl.org/research/elections-and-campaigns/primary-types.aspx

Eleven states operate open primaries, which permit any registered voter to cast a vote in a primary, regardless of his or her political affiliation. This means that a Democrat could "cross over” and cast a vote in the Republican primary, or vice versa, and an unaffiliated voter can choose either major party's primary.