Presidential primary requires party declaration

Voting in Washington state’s presidential primary is underway for voters willing to declare their party on their ballot. The ballot instructions state “The major political parties require voters to mark a party box” and then vote for a candidate from that party.

The Democratic ballot lists Joe Biden, Dean Phillips, Maranne Williamson and uncommitted delegates. The Republican ballot lists Chris Christie, Ron DeSantis, Nikki Haley, Vivek Rama­swamy and Donald Trump.

Not voting is an option for those not supporting either party or any of the candidates.

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