That doesn't mean shit. I am a registered Republican in Texas. I vote in every primary, desperately trying to get a more reasonable candidate on the ballot (it hasn't worked yet). Come general election day, I vote straight D. For the races I don't know, I use the Austin Chronicle's endorsement list.

[–] TexasDrunk@lemmy.world 17 points 1 month ago (1 children)

We have open primaries. You don't have to register Republican.

That being said, I'm registered independent. It's none of anyone's business that I'm a social Democrat.

[–] JoMiran@lemmy.ml 10 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I did that in 2000 assuming that I had to and I never changed it or, honestly, looked into if I had to.

[–] TexasDrunk@lemmy.world 7 points 1 month ago

Totally get it. And honestly in Texas it doesn't matter so it's not worth changing.

[–] DragonTypeWyvern@midwest.social 2 points 1 month ago

This always seems self defeating to me. At least register as Independent so you can vote in primaries for the secret Democrats also trying to play this game.

[–] surewhynotlem@lemmy.world 17 points 1 month ago

Party registration doesn't always change. Many wives, for example, could be in danger for doing that if they have a MAGA husband.

Votes are secret though. So we'll see.