09/21/2024
I have been asked for clarification on the straight party voting issue.
I am running as an Independent candidate for State Senate District 3. In my district, there is no candidate running for the Democrats. A Republican straight party vote will be a vote for my opponent. However since there is no candidate for the Democratic party, a Democrat's straight party vote has no candidate in my district to receive the vote. A straight party vote cannot go to an Independent candidate...essentially in my district, this vote will have zero impact, acting as a throw away vote.
For the state section on the ballot. Individuals must mark their ballot for individual candidates to cast a vote for District 3 State Senate.
If there is additional clarification needed, please let me know.
PLEASE spread the word! Straight party voting could easily cost my campaign the election.