A. State Snapshot. Visit your state board of elections website. Then answer the questions below about the primary or caucus process in your state.
1. My state:

3. The primary or caucus in my state is:
 Open
 Closed
 Semi-open
 Semi-closed
2. My state holds a  primary /  caucus on:
a. Democratic Party date:

b. Republican Party date:

4. Visit www.270towin. com to view the presidential election calendar.
How many states hold their primary or caucus before yours?
B. Give It Some Thought. Use what you learned about the primary election process to think through
the questions below. There are no right or wrong answers, so use what you’ve learned and what you
know to tell us what you think!
1. What are the benefits of holding primary elections and caucuses before the general election?
2. What disadvantages do primaries and caucuses offer to voters?
3. Voter turnout for primary elections is lower than turnout in the general election. What could be done
to increase primary turnout?