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posted ago by summerstormAK ago by summerstormAK +23 / -0

I'm looking over the results of the Super Tuesday primaries, and I realized that a fair comparison can only be made once you know what states have closed primaries, which prevent other party's voters from crossing over and voting against President Trump.

I suspect, for instance, that Vermont has an open primary and many Democrats crossed over to vote against Trump.

I'm in Alaska, and our primary was closed so as a Nonpartisan voter (as is 60% of Alaska voters) I couldn't vote today in the Republican primary. However, Alaskan voters can change their party affiliation up to the day of voting, so it's possible to have crossover voting if folks are very committed. It wasn't worth it to me. I know President Trump will win, and I will vote for him in the general election. And if somehow he loses, I will write him in.

Is your state primary closed or open?