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Commission backs SB16 to let unaffiliated voters pick a major-party primary ballot, 3-1
Summary
The commission passed a resolution supporting Senate Bill 16, which would allow unaffiliated (independent) voters to vote in a single major-party primary, after hearing brief remarks from the county clerk; the measure passed 3-1 with Commissioner Frank Baca voting no.
The commission voted 3-1 on Feb. 11 to support Senate Bill 16, a state proposal that would permit unaffiliated (independent) voters to request and vote one major-party primary ballot (Democrat or Republican) without changing party registration.
Chair Olivas said the measure is about fairness and giving unaffiliated…
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