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Shani, I'm going to throw you a curve ball, so get ready.
It is exceedingly rare that elections have just one single ballot. There are usually a bunch of other things included because it's the easiest way to have referendums passed, vacated seats filled etc. While it's possible that your local primary doesn't have anything else on the ballot, it's rare. It's never happened to me, but I've always voted in larger cities.
Assuming for a second that your primary is a single issue vote, there are other reasons to turn out. Not all states are winner-take all for delegates, and a large contigent of second or third place candidate delegates can often influence party lines. There's also the issue that a higher turnout and result for your guy could aid him in getting his message out since the debates and federal funds are directly tied to results.
Is that enough reason for you?
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