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J. J.
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« on: September 04, 2010, 11:43:38 PM »

When states run primary elections are they paid 100% by the tax payer? Meaning voting booths, etc? And if so, why? Primaries aren't even required by the law or the Constitution, shouldn't the parties pay for a portion of the costs?

They are required by law in some states, e.g. Pennsylvania.
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J. J.
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« Reply #1 on: September 05, 2010, 10:22:12 AM »

When states run primary elections are they paid 100% by the tax payer? Meaning voting booths, etc? And if so, why? Primaries aren't even required by the law or the Constitution, shouldn't the parties pay for a portion of the costs?

They are required by law in some states, e.g. Pennsylvania.

Requiring what basically comes down to a popularity contest is silly, no?

Not necessarily.  It just supports a strong party structure.
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