Sentences with phrase «vote in the state primary»

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Pollsters surveyed 517 registered Hispanic voters in the state, and 35 percent said they would vote for Romney in the primary compared to 20 percent for Gingrich.

The chair of the county's GOP said he first realized there could be a big flip in the vote after the state's April primary, in which Trump attracted the vast majority of Luzerne County voters.

In Iowa — the first state to vote in the presidential primary, in less than two months — the outspoken Texas senator dethroned Trump in a poll for the first time this week as the mogul became ensnared in yet more controversIn Iowa — the first state to vote in the presidential primary, in less than two months — the outspoken Texas senator dethroned Trump in a poll for the first time this week as the mogul became ensnared in yet more controversin the presidential primary, in less than two months — the outspoken Texas senator dethroned Trump in a poll for the first time this week as the mogul became ensnared in yet more controversin less than two months — the outspoken Texas senator dethroned Trump in a poll for the first time this week as the mogul became ensnared in yet more controversin a poll for the first time this week as the mogul became ensnared in yet more controversin yet more controversy.

The GOP primary in the state's 16th district could also prove interesting: Republican Representative Adam Kinzinger has spoken out against Trump and as a result, could lose votes to pro-Trump businessman Jim Marter.

Probably a slightly more likely scenario with a political campus group than a religious one (as we can see by Democrats who voted for Santorum in open primary states, because they thought he would be more likely to lose to Obama), but who knows?

Even worse, separate primary elections are held in each state over six months, meaning states that vote early have far greater influence over the outcome as underperforming candidates drop out

At least 20 other states in the U.S. allow 17 - year - olds to vote in primaries, but Ohio's election chief had interpreted Ohio's laws in a way that kept 17 - year - old's presidential votes from counting.

As in New York, a proposal for a local Islamic center has become a state - wide campaign issue in recent weeks in Tennessee, where certain Republican candidates in various primaries are trying to outdo each other for the fear vote by denouncing a recently approved expansion of an existing Islamic center in Murfreesboro.

The married couple had just voted in the state's Republican presidential primary.

Each state is different but my guess might also be that if these are college students or new voters or fringe types they might not even be aware yet that they can not vote in some primaries.

In New York, superdelegates are saying they'll vote for Hillary even if Sanders wins the states April 19th primary.

(b) A United States citizen who is 17 years of age, is a resident in this State, and will be at least 18 years of age at the time of the next general election may vote in any intervening primary or special election that occurs before the next general election.

So converting all that «online support» into voting might not only be difficult in just getting people to show up, it might also be difficult in that even if they show up they might not be able to vote in a primary in some states.

Of course, as that link states, there's not much stopping me from changing party affiliation at any time and voting in whatever primary I choose.

Recall that Paladino won some 94 percent of the vote in Erie County in the GOP gubernatorial primary and is banking on strong numbers in WNY to fuel his longshot effort to defeat Cuomo in the Democrat - dominated state.

Note that who can vote in a primary is determined by the party, not the state, so in some states, only one party restricts who can vote.

In the results for the Democratic primaries I came across this for Washington state: Hillary Clinton votes: 380,760 perc: 52.95 % delegates: 27 Bernie Sanders votes: 338,283 perc: 47.05 % delegates:...

Int he US, in the small number of states that use Open primaries, all voters that register to support your party and those that have not registered to support a different party get to vote in the selection.

Nuttall - state school educated and from Bootle in Liverpool - also made it clear that his primary aim was to win votes from the Labour party.

A Quinnipiac University poll released yesterday showed Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump with commanding double - digit leads in the upcoming New York state primary, with Clinton taking 53 percent of the vote to Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders» 40 percent, and Trump winning 55 percent — far ahead of the No. 2 candidate, Ohio Gov. John Kasich, at 20 percent.

But Long, who received the state Conservative Party's unanimous endorsement yesterday, and so will be on the November general election ballot no matter what happens in the GOP primary (unless there's a post-primary deal, a la Paladino - Lazio 2010), was careful not to offer a full - throated endorsement of Ryan's proposal — or to say she would vote for it if she had the opportunity — saying she needs more time to review it.

New York Democratic Party activists who backed Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders for president in 2016 — and now support Cynthia Nixon for governor over Cuomo — have drafted a resolution to force the state Democratic Committee to pass a rule allowing independent or «nonaligned» registered voters to vote in the 2018 Democratic primary for governor, on Sept. 13.

Education activist Christine Marinoni won't be able to vote for her actress wife in September's Democratic primary because she isn't a registered Democrat but is one of the nearly 42,000 members of the state's left - leaning Working Families Party.

The New York State Democratic Party plans on blocking a proposed resolution at its May 23 - 24 convention that would allow independent or «unaffiliated» voters to vote in this year's Democratic primary for governor.

The fact that he choose November instead of September primary shows that Patterson is full of you know what and would rather deny citizens of his own state representation in Congress for as long as possible than risk the chance they might vote for someone he disagrees with politically.

In Nebraska's nonpartisan state legislature employs a top - two primary system in which the top two vote - getters in the primary face off in the general electioIn Nebraska's nonpartisan state legislature employs a top - two primary system in which the top two vote - getters in the primary face off in the general electioin which the top two vote - getters in the primary face off in the general electioin the primary face off in the general electioin the general election.

Rep. Tammy Duckworth, D - Ill., on Monday received the endorsement of the SEIU Illinois State Council, a vote of confidence from labor leaders and a pool of manpower that should help her in the three - way Democratic primary for the Senate seat held by Republican Mark S. Kirk.

And on September 13th, vote the IDC out in the NY State Senate Democratic Primary!

But the broader state committee — some of whose members are supporting Senator John McCain and Rudy Giuliani in the presidential primary — rejected it, 31 to 17, this week, saying it was unfair and that delegates should be apportioned based on the share of the vote each candidate wins.

In addition, the Mayor called for legislation to permit «no - excuse» absentee voting and the use of electronic poll books, and to consolidate federal and state primaries on the same day; Kavanagh co-sponsors each of these bills.

Conservative columnist Brian Hamlin endorses John Kasich for the Republican nomination and calls on Republicans to vote for him in Tuesday's New York state primary election.

Schneiderman said his report found no evidence that if his proposed changes were in effect, the outcome of the primary vote would have been any different, noting that Hillary Clinton had a lot of support in the state.

State Sen. Toby Stavisky greets potential voters before voting during last week's primary at a polling station in northern Queens.

Sanders had an advantage over Clinton in Wisconsin because of the overwhelmingly white electorate and pockets of liberal voters in a state that allowed anyone to vote in its primary.

Conservative columnist Kyle O» Connor considers the media's demonization of Donald Trump and urges New York conservatives to vote for him in the state primary on Tuesday.

A polling station in Brooklyn is open for voting in the presidential primary for the state of New York April 19, 2016 in New York / AFP PHOTO / KENA BETANCURKENA BETANCUR / AFP / Getty Images

The Buffalo businessman won some 94 percent of the vote in his native Erie County in last week's GOP primary, but the bulk of the state's population — not to mention enrolled voters — is concentrated in the five boroughs and on Long Island.

Some states (Wikipedia counts twelve) hold closed primaries, where only party members may vote in a particular party's primary, thus disenfranchising independent voters, and even voters registered to parties that do not hold their own primary.

The measures, called the New York Votes Act, would create a system of early voting, automatic and same - day registration, consolidate state and federal primaries and shorten the deadline for registering in a political party.

In open primary states it's even harder to say that, but when you vote in a primary you're participating in an analogue to a convention, just with many fewer requirementIn open primary states it's even harder to say that, but when you vote in a primary you're participating in an analogue to a convention, just with many fewer requirementin a primary you're participating in an analogue to a convention, just with many fewer requirementin an analogue to a convention, just with many fewer requirements.

Queens State Senator James Sanders, one of two Albany lawmakers who backed Sanders in the primaries, said Clinton was «nowhere near the perfect candidate» but that he voted for her — in part to break the glass ceiling.

The City Council has consistently advocated for voting and election reform in its annual state legislative agenda, including early voting, instant runoff voting for citywide primaries, and public campaign financing at the state level.

34 percent of registered Republicans in the state say they would vote for Trump if the Republican primary were held today.

E.D. Florida is also a closed primary state, so registered independent voter in Florida attempting to vote in a party primary would probably be violating the law that @ notstoreboughtdirt just referenced.

James Freedland, a spokesman for attorney general candidate state Sen. Eric T. Schneiderman (D - Manhattan), who voted in 20 of 24 years since registering said: «It's up to Ms. Rice to explain to New York's Democratic primary voters why they should choose a longtime Republican who never participated in the civic process until it served her own political self - interest.»

While Ayala survived the September primary by a razor - thin margin, defeating State Assemblymember Robert Rodriguéz by a mere 122 votes, she cruised in the Tuesday's general election by earning over 91 percent of votes.

Before a primary, candidates need to secure the support of the all - important Republican and Democratic delegates, who will vote on their party nominees at state conventions in May.

With the Democratic Senate primary in Hawaii too close to call and several thousand votes on the line, Rep. Colleen Hanabusa, D - Hawaii, has sued the state's Office of Elections to postpone Friday's special election date.

Updated: 8:18 p.m. A state judge denied Rep. Colleen Hanabusa's request to postpone voting in Hawaii's Democratic Senate primary, where voters in a couple precincts are scheduled to cast ballots Friday.

In Ventura County, the Democrats» preferred candidate, state Assemblywoman Julia Brownley, might not make it out of the primary thanks to Ventura County Supervisor Linda Parks» independent bid and the potential for a splintered Democratic vote.