It is a particular issue in states like Pennsylvania, as you know, that have closed primaries, meaning that in the primary, only Democrats, registered Democrats and registered Republicans can vote for candidates who are running in their primaries. But If you are registered independent, if you're not affiliated, if you're Libertarian or green or whatever else, you do have the ability to vote for ballot questions or for special elections. that are essentially the final election or it's almost like a general election when you have a special election for filling vacant seats. (05:19–05:34)
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Asserts voting rights for non-affiliated voters in special elections and ballot questions.
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