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This bill revises voter registration laws to allow individuals to add a political party preference to their voter registration. Specifically, the bill modifies the standard voter registration application form to include options for selecting a political party affiliation, with choices including the Democratic, Green, Libertarian, and Republican parties, as well as an "other party" option and a "prefer not to answer" selection. The changes also require election administrators to update their voter registration lists and precinct registers to include political party affiliation information when it is available in a voter's record. Currently registered voters will be able to add their party preference at any time. The bill mandates that the statewide voter registration system and printed voter lists can now include an individual's political party affiliation, making this information more transparent and accessible. The bill will become effective on January 1, 2026, giving election officials time to implement the necessary changes to their registration systems and forms. These modifications aim to provide voters with more flexibility in expressing their political affiliations during the voter registration process.

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https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC0256