Bill > H844

This bill aims to update the political terminology used in Massachusetts election laws. Key provisions include: 1. Replacing the term "Unenrolled" with "Independent" to describe candidates who are not nominated by a political party. The designation "Independent" shall now apply to those who choose not to enroll with a political party. 2. Allowing voters to establish, change, or cancel their political party enrollment at any time, except for a 20-day period prior to a primary election. Voters registered in a non-party political designation are considered "Independent" and can choose to receive the ballot of any political party in a primary. 3. Clarifying that no voter enrolled in one political party or designation shall be allowed to receive the ballot of another party, except upon a certificate of error from the registrars. The overall goal of the bill is to update the language used in Massachusetts election laws to be more inclusive and accurate, particularly regarding the "Independent" designation for non-party-affiliated voters and candidates.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H844