Dumb election-related question.

Slip1124

As an educated woman, it's embarassing that I don't know this.  I'm going to ask anyway because you ladies know tons about the process. 

 If I am a registered voter but have never officially indicated which party I affiliate with, am I elegible to vote in the primary this year?  Do I need to do anything?

Mrs.AKP

in IN anyone can vote in the primary- you don't have to be affiliated with a specific party.

Slip1124

Thanks!! 

iugal

But you do have to designate a party at the polling location during the primary, don't you?

I thought you were only allowed to vote along party lines during the primary, but I don't know for sure.  I've never voted in a primary election in Indiana.

jettagurl

I asked a similar question a few weeks ago. You aren't technically affiliated with a party, they just keep a record of the party you vote for in the primary.  So when you show up, you just tell them if you want the Republican or Democratic ticket, then vote.  And yes, you can only vote on one, not both.

kaseypinto

what about if you are registered in another state - can you vote in Indiana, or do you have to get registered as an Indiana voter?

jettagurl

kasey -

you must register in Indiana.  The cut off is 30 days prior to the election, so the cutoff for the primary was April 7, so you can't  vote in this primary, but you can still register for the November general election.