Elections? Help.

[Dymphna]

If there were more Independent, Green Party etc., candidates than offices available, they may have a Primary. The difference is there are very few candidates running from these parties so all go through to the General Election.

"Independent" is not a party It is the lack of a party, it means the same as "unaffiliated." Independents do not band together to form a party or create a platform. By definition, they will never, ever have a primary of their own, to pare down their own candidates. Anyone running as an Independent candidate is purposely NOT seeking the support of a party.

As a former Election Judge and a candidate for public office, shouldn't basic knowledge of the election process be a requirement?