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Closed Primaries, Party Affiliation, and Caucus

Do I have to re-register to vote? No, you are still registered you simply need to print, fill out, and send to your county clerk a party affiliation form.

Will my party affiliation and my ballot choice be public record? Yes, what party a voter has registered with and what ballot they vote on in the primary – both will be public record!

Could someone partcipate in both a Republican and Democratic caucus? In theory, yes. – A registered republican can participate in both caucuses. This has always been possible. Democrats will not be checking party affiliation at the door. We will be asking them to sign a pledge and let them know that we may or may not publish their names in the paper as a participant. The likelihood of R’s participating in our Caucus or vice versa is very slim and always has been! Closed primaries will prove once & for all that it's Paranoid Republicans shooting themselves in the foot, not crossover voters! Idaho Democratic Caucus is April 14th.

What will 200K requested from the Secretary of State's office be spent on? Supposedly the money will be spent in a non-partisan way on voter education – “What does party affiliation mean to you?” – In my opinion, it's a Taxpayer funded fluff media campaign designed to make Idahoeans feel all warm & fuzzy about stripping their voting privacy & individuality!

Why would I want to register as a Democrat if I only have Republican's running in my county? It is a dis-service to everyone if we fail to highlight the consequences of Republican action! We must be proud Democrats, afiliate as such, work for change in our own party, and find candidates that will take on the extremists that come out of their closed primary elections.

Can Republicans vote in the Democratic primary? Yes, the Idaho Democratic State Central Committee voted to keep our primary open which means that anyone can choose a Democratic ballot. Democrats, Republicans, Constitutionalists, Libertarians and unaffiliated are all welcome!

I encourage all Idaho political party members and the unaffiliated (Independents) to vote Democrat in the upcoming Primary Election. Send the Idaho Republican Party a strong message:

Don't Fence Me In!

If you have any other questions please contact Pete Gertonson

Feb 27th to Mar 9th 2012
Filing Period for Candidates & Precinct Captains

Location: 1120 Airway Dr. (Just off Thain Rd behind the Honks Dollar Store)
Phone: (208)798-7921

Thank You Gayle McGarry for you're support & Democratic HQ!

Last Update May 6, 2012