Primaries: State by State

http://voteforbernie.org/

Did you know?

If your state doesn't have open primaries, you may be unable to vote for 

Bernie Sanders unless you are registered as a Democrat.

Open Primaries:
Montana, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, Vermont, Virginia, Indiana

Missouri, Arkansas, Texas, Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, 

Georgia, South Carolina, & Puerto Rico

Closed Primaries:
Oregon, Arizona, New Mexico, Kansas, Louisiana, Florida, 

Kentucky, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Delaware, 

Pennsylvania, & Connecticut

Other: 

California, Alaska, Idaho, South Dakota, Oklahoma,

Illinois, Ohio, West Virginia, North Carolina, Massachusetts, 

Rhode Island, & New Hampshire

Caucus:

Washington, Hawaii, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, Colorado,

Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota, & Maine

Alabama

Alabama has open primaries.

You can vote for a Bernie Sanders regardless of registered party.

Alabamians for Bernie: Just register to vote!

Primary: Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Deadline: Postmarked by Friday, February 19

• Discussion: /r/AlabamaForSanders

Alaska

Alaska has semi-closed primaries.

If you are not registered as a democrat or undeclared, you cannot vote for Bernie Sanders.

Alaskans for Bernie: Register as a democrat or undeclared

Only 17? If you will be 18 by November 8, 2016, you can vote in the primaries!

Primary: TBD

Deadline: Received 30 days before the election

• Discussion: /r/AlaskaForSanders

Arizona

Arizona has closed primaries.

If you are not registered as a democrat, you cannot vote for a Bernie Sanders.

Arizonans for Bernie: Register as a democrat

Primary: Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Deadline: Received by Monday, February 22

• Discussion: /r/ArizonaForSanders

Arkansas

Arkansas has open primaries.

You can vote for a Bernie Sanders regardless of registered party.

Arkansans for Bernie: Just register to vote!

Primary: Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Deadline: Postmarked by Sunday, January 31

• Discussion: /r/ArkansasForSanders

California

California has semi-closed primaries.

If you are not registered as a democrat or undeclared, you cannot vote for Bernie Sanders.

Californians for Bernie: Register as a democrat or undeclared

Primary: Tuesday, June 7, 2016

Deadline: Postmarked by Monday, May 23

• Discussion: /r/CaliforniaForSanders

Colorado

Colorado has closed caucuses.

If you are not registered as a democrat, you cannot vote for a Bernie Sanders.

Coloradans for Bernie: Register as a democrat

Caucus: Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Deadline: Postmarked by Monday, February 8

• Discussion: /r/Colorado4Sanders

Connecticut

Connecticut has closed primaries.

If you are not registered as a democrat, you cannot vote for a Bernie Sanders.

Connecticuters for Bernie: Register as a democrat

Primary: Tuesday, April 26, 2016

Deadline: Affiliated by Tuesday, January 26

• Discussion: /r/Connecticut4Sanders

Delaware

Delaware has closed primaries.

If you are not registered as a democrat, you cannot vote for a Bernie Sanders.

Delawareans for Bernie: Register as a democrat

Primary: Tuesday, April 26, 2016

Deadline: Postmarked by Saturday, April 2

• Discussion: /r/Delaware4Sanders

Washington, DC

Washington, DC has closed primaries.

If you are not registered as a democrat, you cannot vote for a Bernie Sanders.

DC residents for Bernie: Register as a democrat

Primary: Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Deadline: Postmarked by Sunday, March 6

• Discussion: /r/DC4Sanders

Florida

Florida has closed primaries.

If you are not registered as a democrat, you cannot vote for a Bernie Sanders.

Floridians for Bernie: Register as a democrat

Primary: Tuesday, March 15, 2016

Deadline: Postmarked by Tuesday, March 15

• Discussion: /r/FloridaForSanders

Georgia

Georgia has open primaries.

You can vote for a Bernie Sanders regardless of registered party.

Georgians for Bernie: Just register to vote!

Primary: Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Deadline: Postmarked by Monday, February 1

• Discussion: /r/Georgia4Sanders

Hawaii

Hawaii has semi-closed caucuses.

If you are not registered as a democrat or undeclared, you cannot vote for Bernie Sanders. However, you can change affiliation on the day of the caucus.

Hawaii residents for Bernie: Register as a democrat or undeclared

Only 17? If you will be 18 by November 8, 2016, you can vote in the primaries!

Caucus: Saturday, March 26, 2016

Deadline: Received by Thursday, February 25

• Discussion: /r/HawaiiForSanders

Idaho

Idaho has semi-closed primaries.

If you are not registered as a democrat or undeclared, you cannot vote for Bernie Sanders.

Idahoans for Bernie: Register as a democrat or undeclared

Primary: TBD

Deadline: Postmarked 25 days before the election

• Discussion: /r/Idaho4Sanders

Illinois

Illinois has semi-closed primaries.

You are able to change party at election ballots

Illinoisans for Bernie: Declare democratic affiliation at ballot

Only 17? If you will be 18 by November 8, 2016, you can vote in the primaries!

Primary: Tuesday, March 15, 2016

Deadline: Postmarked by Tuesday, February 16

• Discussion: /r/Illinois4Sanders

Indiana

Indiana has open primaries.

You can vote for a Bernie Sanders regardless of registered party.

Hoosiers for Bernie: Just register to vote!

Only 17? If you will be 18 by November 8, 2016, you can vote in the primaries!

Primary: Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Deadline: Postmarked by Monday, April 4

• Discussion: /r/IndianaForSanders

Iowa

Iowa has semi-open caucuses.

Iowans are able to change party at primary election ballots.

Iowans for Bernie: Declare democratic affiliation at ballot

Only 17? If you will be 18 by November 8, 2016, you can vote in the primaries!

Caucus: Monday, February 1, 2016

Deadline: Postmarked by Sunday, January 17

• Discussion: /r/IowaForSanders

Kansas

Kansas has closed primaries.

If you are not registered as a democrat, you cannot vote for a Bernie Sanders.

Kansans for Bernie: Register as a democrat

Only 17? If you will be 18 by November 8, 2016, you can vote in the primaries!

Primary: Tuesday, March 8, 2016

Deadline: Postmarked by Tuesday, February 16

• Discussion: /r/Kansas4Sanders

Kentucky

Kentucky has closed primaries.

If you are not registered as a democrat, you cannot vote for a Bernie Sanders.

Kentuckians for Bernie: Register as a democrat

Only 17? If you will be 18 by November 8, 2016, you can vote in the primaries!

Primary: Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Deadline: Postmarked by Monday, April 18

• Discussion: /r/KentuckyForSanders

Louisiana

Louisiana has closed primaries.

If you are not registered as a democrat, you cannot vote for a Bernie Sanders.

Louisianans for Bernie: Register as a democrat

Primary: Saturday, March 5, 2016

Deadline: Received by Thursday, February 4

• Discussion: /r/LouisianaForSanders

Maine

Maine has closed caucuses.

If you are not registered as a democrat, you cannot vote for a Bernie Sanders.

Mainers for Bernie: Register as a democrat

Only 17? If you will be 18 by November 8, 2016, you can vote in the primaries!

Caucus: Sunday, March 6, 2016

Deadline: Received by Sunday, February 14

• Discussion: /r/Maine4Sanders

Maryland

Maryland has closed primaries.

If you are not registered as a democrat, you cannot vote for a Bernie Sanders.

Marylanders for Bernie: Register as a democrat

Only 17? If you will be 18 by November 8, 2016, you can vote in the primaries!

Primary: Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Deadline: Postmarked by Tuesday, March 15

• Discussion: /r/Maryland4Sanders

Massachusetts

Massachusetts has semi-closed primaries.

If you are not registered as a democrat or undeclared, you cannot vote for Bernie Sanders.

Bay Staters for Bernie: Register as a democrat or undeclared

Primary: Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Deadline: Postmarked by Wednesday, February 10

• Discussion: /r/Massachusetts4Sanders

Michigan

Michigan has open primaries.

Voters do not have to declare a party to vote, but must vote for a single party after entering the voting booth.

Michiganders for Bernie: Just register to vote!

Primary: Tuesday, March 8, 2016

Deadline: Postmarked by Sunday, February 7

• Discussion: /r/Michigan4Sanders

Minnesota

Minnesota has open caucuses.

You can vote for a Bernie Sanders regardless of registered party.

Minnesotans for Bernie: Just register to vote!

Only 17? If you will be 18 by November 8, 2016, you can vote in the primaries!

Caucus: Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Deadline: Received by Tuesday, February 9

• Discussion: /r/Minnesota4Sanders

Mississippi

Mississippi has open primaries.

You can vote for a Bernie Sanders regardless of registered party.

Mississippians for Bernie: Just register to vote!

Only 17? If you will be 18 by November 8, 2016, you can vote in the primaries!

Primary: Tuesday, March 8, 2016

Deadline: Postmarked by Sunday, February 7

• Discussion: /r/MississippiForSanders

Missouri

Missouri has open primaries.

You can vote for a Bernie Sanders regardless of registered party.

Missourians for Bernie: Just register to vote!

Primary: Tuesday, March 15, 2016

Deadline: Received by 5pm on Wednesday, February 17

• Discussion: /r/Missouri4Sanders

Montana

Montana has open primaries.

You can vote for a Bernie Sanders regardless of registered party.

Montanans for Bernie: Just register to vote!

Primary: Tuesday, June 7, 2016

Deadline: Postmarked by Sunday, May 8

• Discussion: /r/Montana4Sanders

Nebraska

Nebraska has closed caucuses.

If you are not registered as a democrat, you cannot vote for a Bernie Sanders.

Nebraskans for Bernie: Register as a democrat

Only 17? If you will be 18 by November 8, 2016, you can vote in the primaries!

Caucus: Saturday, March 5, 2016

Deadline: Postmarked by Friday, February 19

• Discussion: /r/Nebraska4Sanders

Nevada

Nevada has closed caucuses.

If you are not registered as a democrat, you cannot vote for a Bernie Sanders.

Nevadans for Bernie: Register as a democrat

Only 17? If you will be 18 by November 8, 2016, you can vote in the primaries!

Caucus: Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Deadline: Postmarked by Saturday, January 23

• Discussion: /r/NevadaForSanders

New Hampshire

New Hampshire has semi-closed primaries.

If you are not registered as a democrat or undeclared, you cannot vote for Bernie Sanders. However, undeclared voters are able to change party at election ballots.

New Hampshirites for Bernie: Register as a democrat or undeclared

Primary: Tuesday, February 9, 2016

Deadline: Received by Saturday, January 30

• Discussion: /r/NewHampshire4Sanders

New Jersey

New Jersey has closed primaries.

If you are not registered as a democrat, you cannot vote for a Bernie Sanders. However, undeclared voters are able to change party at election ballots.

New Jerseyans for Bernie: Register as a democrat

Primary: Tuesday, June 7, 2016

Deadline: Received by Tuesday, May 17

• Discussion: /r/NewJerseyForSanders

New Mexico

New Mexico has closed primaries.

If you are not registered as a democrat, you cannot vote for a Bernie Sanders.

New Mexicans for Bernie: Register as a democrat

Primary: Tuesday, June 7, 2016

Deadline: Postmarked by Tuesday, May 10

• Discussion: /r/NewMexicoForSanders

New York

New York has closed primaries.

If you are not registered as a democrat, you cannot vote for a Bernie Sanders.

New Yorkers for Bernie: Register as a democrat

Primary: TBD

Deadline: Received by Friday, October 9, 2015

• Discussion: /r/NewYorkForSanders

North Carolina

North Carolina has semi-closed primaries.

If you are not registered as a democrat or undeclared, you cannot vote for Bernie Sanders.

North Carolinians for Bernie: Register as a democrat or undeclared

Only 17? If you will be 18 by November 8, 2016, you can vote in the primaries!

Primary: Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Deadline: Received by Friday, February 5

• Discussion: /r/NorthCarolina4Sanders

North Dakota

North Dakota has open primaries.

You can vote for a Bernie Sanders regardless of registered party.

North Dakotans for Bernie: Just register to vote!

Only 17? If you will be 18 by November 8, 2016, you can vote in the primaries!

Primary: TBD

Deadline: TBD

• Discussion: /r/NorthDakota4Sanders

Ohio

Ohio has semi-open primaries.

Ohioans are able to change party at primary election ballots.

Ohioans for Bernie: Declare democratic affiliation at ballot

Only 17? If you will be 18 by November 8, 2016, you can vote in the primaries!

Primary: Tuesday, March 15, 2016

Deadline: Received by Sunday, February 14

• Discussion: /r/OhioForSanders

Oklahoma

Oklahoma has semi-closed primaries.

If you are not registered as a democrat or undeclared, you cannot vote for Bernie Sanders.

Oklahomans for Bernie: Register as a democrat or undeclared

Primary: Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Deadline: Postmarked by Friday, February 5

• Discussion: /r/OklahomaForSanders

Oregon

Oregon has closed primaries.

If you are not registered as a democrat, you cannot vote for a Bernie Sanders.

Oregonians for Bernie: Register as a democrat

Only 17? If you will be 18 by November 8, 2016, you can vote in the primaries!

Did you know? In Oregon, you may be able to donate up to $50 and get it all back on your taxes!

Primary: Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Deadline: Postmarked by Tuesday, April 26

• Discussion: /r/OregonforSanders

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania has closed primaries.

If you are not registered as a democrat, you cannot vote for a Bernie Sanders.

Pennsylvanians for Bernie: Register as a democrat

Primary: Tuesday, April 26, 2016

Deadline: Received by Sunday, March 27

• Discussion: /r/PAForSanders

Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico has open primaries.

Although Puerto Ricans are currently not able to vote in general elections, residents are able to vote for Bernie in their primaries.

Puerto Ricans for Bernie: Just register to vote!

Primary: Sunday, June 5, 2016

Deadline: TBD

• Discussion: /r/PRForSanders

Rhode Island

Rhode Island has semi-closed primaries.

If you are not registered as a democrat or undeclared, you cannot vote for Bernie Sanders.

Rhode Islanders for Bernie: Register as a democrat or undeclared

Primary: Tuesday, April 26, 2016

Deadline: Received by Sunday, March 27

• Discussion: /r/RhodeIsland4Sanders

South Carolina

South Carolina has open primaries.

You can vote for a Bernie Sanders regardless of registered party.

South Carolinians for Bernie: Just register to vote!

Primary: Saturday, February 20, 2016

Deadline: Postmarked by Thursday, January 21

• Discussion: /r/SouthCarolina4Sanders

South Dakota

South Dakota has semi-open primaries.

If you are registered as a republican, you cannot vote for Bernie Sanders.

South Dakotans for Bernie: Register as a democrat or undeclared

Primary: Tuesday, June 7, 2016

Deadline: Received by Monday, May 23

• Discussion: /r/SouthDakotaForSanders

Tennessee

Tennessee has open primaries.

You can vote for a Bernie Sanders regardless of registered party.

Tennesseans for Bernie: Just register to vote!

Primary: Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Deadline: Postmarked by Sunday, January 31

• Discussion: /r/TennesseeForSanders

Texas

Texas has open primaries.

You can vote for a Bernie Sanders regardless of registered party.

Texans for Bernie: Just register to vote!

Primary: Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Deadline: Postmarked by Sunday, January 31

• Discussion: /r/TexasForSanders

Utah

Utah has semi-open caucuses.

If you are registered as a republican, you cannot vote for Bernie Sanders.

Utahns for Bernie: Register as a democrat or undeclared

Caucus: Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Deadline: Postmarked by Sunday, February 21

• Discussion: /r/Utah4Sanders

Vermont

Vermont has open primaries.

You can vote for a Bernie Sanders regardless of registered party.

Vermonters for Bernie: Just register to vote!

Only 17? If you will be 18 by November 8, 2016, you can vote in the primaries!

Primary: Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Deadline: Received by 5pm on Wednesday, February 24

• Discussion: /r/Vermont4Sanders

Virginia

Virginia has open primaries.

You can vote for a Bernie Sanders regardless of registered party.

Virginians for Bernie: Just register to vote!

Only 17? If you will be 18 by November 8, 2016, you can vote in the primaries!

Primary: Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Deadline: Received by Monday, February 8

• Discussion: /r/VirginiaForSanders

Washington

Washington has open caucuses.

Any resident of voting age by the general election may vote for Bernie Sanders in the caucus.

Washingtonians for Bernie: Just register to vote!

Only 17? If you will be 18 by November 8, 2016, you can vote in the primaries!

Caucus: Saturday, March 26, 2016

Deadline: Received by Wednesday, July 6

• Discussion: /r/WashingtonForSanders

West Virginia

West Virginia has semi-closed primaries.

If you are not registered as a democrat or undeclared, you cannot vote for Bernie Sanders.

West Virginians for Bernie: Register as a democrat or undeclared

Primary: Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Deadline: Postmarked by Tuesday, April 19

• Discussion: /r/WVForSanders

Wisconsin

Wisconsin has open primaries.

You can vote for a Bernie Sanders regardless of registered party.

Wisconsinites for Bernie: Just register to vote!

Primary: Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Deadline: Postmarked by Wednesday, March 16

• Discussion: /r/Wisconsin4sanders

Wyoming

Wyoming has closed caucuses.

If you are not registered as a democrat, you cannot vote for a Bernie Sanders.

Wyomingites for Bernie: Register as a democrat

Caucus: Saturday, April 9, 2016

Deadline: Received by Saturday, March 26

• Discussion: /r/WyomingForSanders

All dates are tentative and subject to change at any time.
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