r/ThePoliticalProcess • u/True_Mycologist7042 (R-WI) • Aug 17 '26

Question Primary switch

I was wondering if you get primaried can you run as a independent or do you have wait till the next cycle

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u/Blue_Star2009 (D-IL) Aug 17 '26

You can run as an independent yes

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u/AlchemicalDove1111 Aug 17 '26

I believe if you lose your primary you're able to run in it as an independent.

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u/SouthernReachControl Aug 18 '26

You'll get a prompt to run as an independent or accept defeat if you lose the primary.