Louisiana's primaries for the November mid-terms and other races is approaching, the first since the state switched back to a closed-primary system for U.S. House and Senate races. A government watchdog is worried about voter confusion.
"I think there's going to be a lot of confusion," said Steven Procopio, President of the Public Affairs Research Council.
Procopio says that is based on voter feedback he has received at events designed to explain to voters how the close primaries will work.
Early Voting Begins May 2nd for the May 16th primary.
Voters registered "no party" will be allowed to vote, but they will have to pick one of the parties, and whichever party they pick, that is the one they'll be voting for in all primaries that day: U.S. Senate, House, or judicial races.
And if there is a runoff, then you're in that party for the runoff, too.
"If you don't have a party, then you have to sign something saying this is what you're signing up for, and if there's a runoff for that primary, then you're stuck with that party however you sign up for it," Procopio explained.
Procopio says election workers will do their best to help, but please be patient.
"If you get a little confused, and a little frustrated, don't take it out on the poll workers," he said.
