Utah registration as of October 19, 2009, has been tallied by the Utah state elections office. It shows: independent and unqualified parties 51.51%, Republican 39.35%, Democratic 8.76%, Libertarian .22%, Constitution .16%.
A year ago, the percentages were: independent and unqualified parties 49.13%, Republican 41.60%, Democratic 8.93%, Libertarian .20%, Constitution .14%. Thanks to Frank Fluckiger for the new data.
Richard, what would have to happen for the Dems to be off the ballot? No Greens left in this state?
Is there any further data on what makes up the unqualified parties? I’m guessing the Greens are in there. The Pirate Party was trying to organize there as well.
Utah last tallied up Green registrants in October 2006. At the time there were 2,040 (counting both competing Green Parties, the Desert Greens and the Green Party).
It’s only 2,000 signatures to qualify a new party in Utah. I don’t know why the Greens aren’t working on a 2010 petition.
Ha, if the Dems had that kind of registration in PA they probably wouldn’t be on the ballot.
It should be noted that the Utah Democratic primary is open to ALL voters, while the Republicans invite independents to vote in GOP primaries.
I used to know a chicken plucker with the same last name as Frank.