Check the map and details - "If your state doesn't have open primaries, you may be unable to vote ..

[slipslidingaway]

for Bernie Sanders unless you are registered as a Democrat.

http://voteforbernie.org/#nh

As an example there are only 30 days left to register as a Dem in NY if you want to vote in the primary.

This is BEFORE the first Democratic debate!!!

[ibegurpard]

1. I would hope the people working for him

in such states are getting people registered to vote correctly. I live in an open-primary state so that's not the case here but I know that Bernie Sanders people have been VERY active in getting signatures collected to get him on our primary ballot and in staffing and getting volunteers at every event you can think of here.

[slipslidingaway]

3. Yes I believe they are, this map was published months ago ...

but it is also a good reminder for DU.

[Juicy_Bellows]

2. Went Independent after 08. Just registered back to Democratic for Sanders.

Switching back to Independent after the primary.

Good information for those like me. Thanks for posting.

We should have open primaries in every state.

[slipslidingaway]

6. Great, hate to see anyone unable to vote for the candidate of their choice ...

sure would be great if there were open primaries in every state.

[Skwmom]

4. My son registered to vote so he can cast his vote for Bernie. n/t

[slipslidingaway]

7. Wonderful!!! n/t

[dixiegrrrrl]

5. Rec!

Important info.

[slipslidingaway]

9. Thanks :) n/t

[Uncle Joe]

8. Kicked and recommended.

Thanks for the thread, slipslidingaway.

[slipslidingaway]

13. Thank you! n/t

[WillyT]

10. HUGE K & R !!! - Thank You !!!

[slipslidingaway]

14. Thanks Willy T! n/t

[WillyT]

18. Anytime slipslidingaway, Anytime...

[WillyT]

19. Oh... And BTW... Thanks For Helping Get Out The Vote !!!

[slipslidingaway]

20. Thanks ...

doing what little I can between continuing family medical issues etc. etc.

My kids are pulling the weight for which I am happy

[WillyT]

21. You're My Hero...

And give your kids one from me.

[slipslidingaway]

22. We all do what we can and I appreciate your posts and staying on top of the issues ...

and I sure will to continue to encourage my kids to stay active.

The millennials will make a difference and are not as confined by political labels.

[WillyT]

23. :loveya:

[840high]

11. My state is open primary, Thanks

for posting.

[slipslidingaway]

15. Great ... New Yorkers have less than 30 days to act. n/t

[slipslidingaway]

12. 17-year-old Primary Voting - Increasing Youth Engagement Through Participation

http://www.fairvote.org/reforms/universal-voter-registration/17-year-old-primary-voting-2/

"FairVote advocates that states and political parties act to allow citizens who will be 18 years old on or before the general election to vote in their party’s corresponding primary or caucus. A notable portion of citizens who have the right to vote in the general election in November currently do not have a voice in determining who will be on that general election ballot. Granting voting rights in primaries and caucuses to these 17-year-olds is only fair and will increase their political engagement through participation. Policymakers can implement this reform by state law or party rule.


FACTS ABOUT 17-YEAR-OLD PRIMARY AND CAUCUS VOTING:

17-year-olds can vote in primaries and caucuses in half of U.S. states States include: Alaska, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Mississippi, Nebraska, Nevada, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Virginia, Vermont, and Washington. Most have done this by state law, but others by changing rules in parties.
In Alaska, Kansas, North Dakota and Washington, 17-year-old Democrats may caucus, but are barred from participating in the Republican caucus.
In Minnesota, 17-year-olds may participate in presidential caucuses, but may not vote in primary elections for other offices.
This patchwork policy creates confusion and can potentially disenfranchise eligible voters. Parties should act nationally to make this practice a norm.

In 2008, there were more than four million 17-year-olds in America ..."

[restorefreedom]

16. don't like how many states have closed primaries

another thing that has to change in the revolution and the evolution away from identity politics

[slipslidingaway]

17. Agree, New York appears to be one of worst,the deadline to register is six months before the primary

and before the first Democratic debate.