Bill > HB188

This bill amends Delaware's election laws to allow unaffiliated voters (those not registered with a political party) to participate in primary elections. Specifically, the bill modifies existing statutes to permit unaffiliated voters to vote in a political party's primary election, even if they are not officially registered with that party. Under the new provisions, when an unaffiliated voter appears at a primary election and indicates their intent to vote in a specific party's primary, they will be issued the ballot of their choice. Importantly, while the voter's preference will become a matter of public record, they will not automatically become affiliated with that political party. The bill maintains the existing requirement that voters must be duly registered, but removes the previous restriction that voters could only participate in primaries of their registered party. This change effectively opens up primary elections to a broader group of voters, potentially increasing voter participation and providing more flexibility for Delaware's electorate.

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https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=142403