•In Florida and 17 states, independents cannot vote in the primaries.
•Close to 2.1 million Floridians are registered as independent/unaffiliated voters.
•Polls show independents making up 42% of the electorate nationwide.
•Floridians are being shut out of local and national primary elections; closed primaries disenfranchise Floridians.
Updates
August 1, 2011
The feedback from independents across the state proves we are tired of being silenced. Conversations are happening behind the scenes to challenge these closed primary rules.
August 1, 2011
The momentum is undeniable. This is proof that Floridians are ready for a real change.
Reached 100 supporters
August 1, 2011
7 Comments
Been independent since I turned 18 and it is honestly so frustrating not being able to vote in the primaries. Things need to change.
let us vote!!
Ridiculous that I have to pick a party just to have a voice. I am registered NPP and want to be included.
it makes no sense that my tax dollars pay for these elections but i dont get a say in the candidates. fix this.
SO TIRED OF BEING SHUT OUT. independents are the largest growing group yet we get ignored every single time.
Please allow independents to vote
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•In Florida and 17 states, independents cannot vote in the primaries.
•Close to 2.1 million Floridians are registered as independent/unaffiliated voters.
•Polls show independents making up 42% of the electorate nationwide.
•Floridians are being shut out of local and national primary elections; closed primaries disenfranchise Floridians.
Updates
August 1, 2011
The feedback from independents across the state proves we are tired of being silenced. Conversations are happening behind the scenes to challenge these closed primary rules.
August 1, 2011
The momentum is undeniable. This is proof that Floridians are ready for a real change.
Reached 100 supporters
August 1, 2011
7 Comments
My husband and I are both independent and feel like we are basically second class voters in this state.
Been independent since I turned 18 and it is honestly so frustrating not being able to vote in the primaries. Things need to change.
let us vote!!
Ridiculous that I have to pick a party just to have a voice. I am registered NPP and want to be included.
it makes no sense that my tax dollars pay for these elections but i dont get a say in the candidates. fix this.
SO TIRED OF BEING SHUT OUT. independents are the largest growing group yet we get ignored every single time.
Please allow independents to vote
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My husband and I are both independent and feel like we are basically second class voters in this state.