Last October I authored a few columns outlining procedures for voting under Pennsylvaniaâs relatively recent voter laws. We are now into primary voting season with election day on May 18 and it seemed time to revisit those observations.
As with interpretation of any new laws, this process is at the writerâs peril. So, here goes with some updated information. Readers are also free to update me.
This is a Primary But Independents Can Still Vote â There are Ballot Questions. One sticking point in Pennsylvania primary elections, those designed to nominate candidates from each party, is that most often voters registered as independent are unable to vote because of their lack of party affiliation. In this election there is a separate non-partisan ballot which includes ballot questions regarding amending the state Constitution. The Democratic and Republican ballots also include the questions.
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