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Party Affiliation ... or not

Not so fast. You have options in MA

Wait, you say that you aren't a Democrat, Libertarian, or a Republican? Why should you register to vote? In Massachusetts, eligible voters may choose to enroll in a political party, enroll with a political designation, or register as an unenrolled voter, ie., an independent.

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All registered voters may participate in general and municipal elections.

 

Massachusetts voters enrolled in a particular party may only vote in that party’s primary.

 

In contrast, “unenrolled” or independent voters may request a ballot for either party. In Massachusetts, 56% of voters are registered as "unenrolled." 

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Many voters abstain from aligning with a specific party so that they may vote for specific candidates in primary elections versus voting for a party's platform.

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An eligible voter can take any number of quizzes to see where their views fall on the political spectrum.

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The Pew Research Center offers an unbiased quiz designed to help eligible voters ascertain where they fit in the political typology.

 

ISideWith offers another such quiz.

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Political Party Resources

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Massachusetts Democratic Party

MassDems

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Democratic Town & Ward Committees

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Libertarian Association of Massachusetts

LAMA

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Massachusetts Republican Party

MassGOP

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Republican Town & Ward Committees

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