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Crossover Voting FAQs

What is Crossover Voting?

Voters that are not registered with a qualified political party may request a party presidential ballot, only if the party has adopted a party rule permitting this.

Can I crossover to vote on another party’s ballot if I’m already registered with a qualified political party?

No. You can not crossover and choose to vote on another party’s ballot.

How do I crossover to another party if I vote by mail?

You can request for a crossover ballot by logging on to My Voter Profile.

I’m a nonpartisan voter, why can’t I vote on a Republican Presidential Ballot?

The Republican Party has chosen not to allow crossover voters for this election.

I’m registered with a qualified party, may I request for another party’s ballot?

No. You can not crossover if you are registered with a qualified party. In order to vote on another party’s ballot you will need to re-register with that party.

What political parties are allowing crossover voting?

The Democratic Party and American Independent Party have allowed crossover voting for this June 5, 2012 Presidential Primary Election.

What if I don’t request for a crossover ballot?

You will be given a No Party Preference (nonpartisan) ballot. It will only contain candidates running for Voter Nominated and Nonpartisan offices along with measures that you are eligible to vote for.

No Party Preference Voters Have Three Options
Option 1	Option 2	Option 3
You may choose to Crossover to vote as a Democrat	You may choose to Crossover to vote as a American Independent	Vote as No Party Preference (Nonpartisan)
You will be eligible to vote for...	You will be eligible to vote for...	You will be eligible to vote for...
PRESIDENT (Democratic Candidates Only)	PRESIDENT (American Independent Candidates Only)
VOTER NOMINATED OFFICES (all candidates regardless of party)	VOTER NOMINATED OFFICES (all candidates regardless of party)	VOTER NOMINATED OFFICES (all candidates regardless of party)
NONPARTISAN OFFICES (all candidates)	NONPARTISAN OFFICES (all candidates)	NONPARTISAN OFFICES (all candidates)
BALLOT MEASURES (if any)	BALLOT MEASURES (if any)	BALLOT MEASURES (if any)

Crossover voters cannot vote on Party Central Committees.

All ballots, regardless of party, will list the candidates for voter nominated offices, nonpartisan offices, state and local measures that apply.