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OH HB208
Bill
Status
Introduced
6/7/2023
Primary Sponsor
Thomas Hall
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AI Summary
- Requires Ohio voters to register as a member of a political party in order to vote in that party's primary election, ending the current system where voters can choose any party's ballot at the polls
- Establishes party affiliation through voter registration forms or, for existing voters, based on the party ballot they most recently cast in a primary election during the current or previous two calendar years
- Creates a new voter registration update form that consolidates change of address, change of name, and change of political party affiliation into a single process
- Voters not affiliated with any political party may only vote on ballot questions and issues at primary elections, not on party candidates
- Allows elected officials seeking nomination from a different party to change affiliation at least 30 days before the candidacy filing deadline, with a 10-year waiting period before they can switch parties again
Legislative Description
Require political party registration to vote in party's primary
Elections
Last Action
Referred to committee: Government Oversight
6/13/2023
Committee Referrals
Government Oversight6/13/2023
Full Bill Text
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