Results: Voting for Candidates in Non-Partisan Races
Published on 02/18/2015
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1.
1.
Do you usually vote a straight party ticket (do you vote for every candidate that a political party has on a general election ballot)? Yes
20%
376 votes
No
35%
659 votes
Undecided
10%
182 votes
Not Applicable
35%
651 votes
2.
2.
Are some races on your ballot considered non-partisan (no party affiliation is listed for any candidate for a given office)? Yes
23%
434 votes
No
20%
377 votes
Undecided
17%
318 votes
Not Applicable
40%
739 votes
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3.
Where I live, races for judges and many local offices are non-partisan and are almost always down-ticket races. Do you vote in every race on a ballot, including the non-partisan and down-ticket races? Yes
24%
452 votes
No
19%
347 votes
Undecided
13%
251 votes
Not Applicable
44%
818 votes
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4.
While not perfect, party affiliation often gives some indication where a candidate stands on certain issues. The lack of party backing and dollars for these lower-profile races means it's often more work to make a decision. How do you choose who to vote for in a non-partisan race? Check if a political party does endorsements for non-partisan offices.
7%
139 votes
Check whether certain special interest groups have any endorsements.
10%
186 votes
Check whether a candidate has a position on an issue that's important to you.
24%
441 votes
Try to find out which politicians endorse a candidate.
7%
123 votes
Vote for the incumbent.
2%
29 votes
Don't vote for the incumbent.
2%
43 votes
Ask more politically-aware family or friends for recommendations.
5%
92 votes
Decide based on the candidate's occupation.
3%
57 votes
Decide based on candidate's demographic info (gender, age, race, ethnic background, etc)
3%
51 votes
Vote based on where the candidate is listed on the ballot (top, bottom, etc)
2%
42 votes
Refuse to vote in non-partisan races.
3%
58 votes
N/A
57%
1074 votes
Other (please specify)
2%
34 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.38% | 9 | |
| other | 0.08% | 2 |
| i don't follow any particular part so i don't care about their affiliation. i can't vote so i don't really use any of these. but if i could, it would be dependent on the person, what they stand for, a feeling of genuine good intentions, etc... | 0.04% | 1 |
| i read their background and summary. then i decide based on education, where they had their last job experience and their statement. | 0.04% | 1 |
| how i think he will uphold his office. | 0.04% | 1 |
| i look at many factors, including their positions, their background and training, their past actions (if in office) | 0.04% | 1 |
| not to be bought | 0.04% | 1 |
| look at what they stand for | 0.04% | 1 |
| see if the candidate has submitted a statement. if it sounds well-written and the candidate has positions i agree with, i might vote for the candidate. the position statements are usually in the sample ballot where i live. | 0.04% | 1 |
| check what the candidates stances are on matter that are important to me | 0.04% | 1 |
| depends idc about voting really | 0.04% | 1 |
| all of the above. | 0.04% | 1 |
| i vote for republicans, if i dont know what they are, i look | 0.04% | 1 |
| prior military | 0.04% | 1 |
| vote for who i feel is the best person for the job | 0.04% | 1 |
| huh? | 0.04% | 1 |
| i learn all i can about the candidate. | 0.04% | 1 |
| i have never voted and i will never ever vote..they're all a bunch of lyin a$$ crooks!!! | 0.04% | 1 |
| research the candidate's past. | 0.04% | 1 |
| check into candidates not clear on myself | 0.04% | 1 |
| depends on the person | 0.04% | 1 |
| research the person and decide | 0.04% | 1 |
| look them up and see if the internet as anything on them | 0.04% | 1 |
| research for their political stance online | 0.04% | 1 |
| vote based on their merit and accomplishments. | 0.04% | 1 |
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