This is obviously a misunderstanding. What the elderly gentleman was trying to get across is that this is a primary election for the Dem party in which only a registered Democrat was allowed to participate.
In a general election, how would they know what party you’re voting for?
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If the primaries are closed in Texas then yes only Democrats can vote in Democrat primaries and only Republicans can vote in Republican primaries. But it was a primary day for both parties. Shouldn’t a Republican be able to vote in a Republican primary in any polling place? Or are their separate polling places by Party on primary day? Never heard of such a thing. Sounds like the man is saying we’re understaffed so we’re not gonna do Republican votes. If a Republican loses votes because his voters weren’t allowed to vote in a polling place, he could potentially have to focus on a runoff, as Paxton will have to do since he didn’t make 50%, weakening him for the general election.
Polling places in Democrat precincts tend to be run poorly. Understaffed, long lines. And then they accuse the Republicans of voter suppression when it’s their poor planning.
Texas has open primaries.
Sorry, but you are wrong; there is no party “registration” in Texas.
You can vote in any primary you want.
This is obviously a misunderstanding. What the elderly gentleman was trying to get across is that this is a primary election for the Dem party in which only a registered Democrat was allowed to participate.
Not quite accurate. When you go to vote in a Texas primary, the election judge asks if you want a D or a R ballot. All are allowed to vote (supposedly) and you can vote in whichever party’s primary you choose. Recall Rush’s “Operation Chaos” in which he encouraged Texans, and other states residents that were allowed to cross over vote in primaries, to vote for Bernie in order to keep Hillary from winning in the primary.
If judges in Houston refused the Republicans to vote, I’m pretty sure Paxson will be all over this. If Geo. P wins, I’m not so sure !
Texas doesn't have party registration. There is no such thing as a "registered Democrat". Counties run primary elections, not the parties. Election sites should be able to accommodate a voter seeking to participate in either primary. There might be an innocent explanation as to what is going on here, but I don't see it.
Open primary in TX
Don’t declare party to register.