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Each political party has the option of allowing people who register to vote without stating a political party preference ("no party preference" voters, formerly "decline-to-state" voters) to vote in their presidential primary election.
Are you a “no party preference” voter?
If you checked “I do not want to disclose a political party preference” on the voter registration form, you will not get a ballot containing the names of candidates running for president. Your ballot will contain all other races and ballot measures.
Partnership to bring citizens in-depth, nonpartisan voting information that's easy to understand, all in one place
Although problems persist, voter registration for 2016 elections will be easier for some
The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) took the necessary first steps toward improving voter registration services offered online and at its 174 field offices across the state, though it still will need to address some major issues.
Beginning this month, people who are eligible and affirmatively choose to register when applying for or renewing a driver license or identification card at a DMV field office will:
Check out the Easy Voter Guide in English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean online now.
Re: Status of Executive Director Charles Lester --
Dear Chairman Kinsey and Members of the Commission:
The Future of California
Elections annual conference brings together election administrators, community
organizations, and reform advocates to discuss the latest developments in the
field of elections. The 2016 conference will be your chance to learn about
California's new voter registration system and other ways to serve our diverse
electorate as well as an opportunity to engage with election colleagues from
across the State to build partnerships for a stronger California.
Too often special interests and big money are the loudest voices in California.
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