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OH HB208

OH HB208
Require political party registration to vote in party's primary


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Introduced
06/07/2023
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

135th General Assembly (2023-2024)

Bill Summary

To amend sections 3501.01, 3503.09, 3503.10, 3503.11, 3503.14, 3503.15, 3503.16, 3503.19, 3503.20, 3503.23, 3503.28, 3505.181, 3509.02, 3509.04, 3509.07, 3509.08, 3513.041, 3513.05, 3513.07, 3513.18, 3513.19, 3513.191, 3513.257, 3517.012, 3517.013, and 3599.12; to enact section 3503.071; and to repeal sections 3513.192 and 3513.20 of the Revised Code to require an elector to register as a member of a political party in order to participate in that party's primary election.

AI Summary

This bill requires an elector to register as a member of a political party in order to participate in that party's primary election. The bill establishes procedures for determining an elector's political party affiliation, including through voter registration forms and past primary election participation. It also prohibits candidates from running in a party primary if they are not affiliated with that party, with some exceptions. The bill aims to promote political stability and integrity in the electoral process by encouraging voters to affiliate with a party and participate in that party's primary.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

House Government Oversight 3rd Hearing, Opponent Testimony (09:30:00 6/11/2024 Room 313) (on 06/11/2024)

Bill Topics

Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
  • ‐ Voting Rights and Issues

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