Primary definition
The act of registering to vote and selecting a political party affiliation. Note, some states refer to registering with a party preference, and not formal enrollment or affiliation.
Also known asparty affiliation · party registration · party preference · voter affiliation
— EAC Glossary of TermsView source
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U.S. Election Assistance Commission
The act of registering to vote and selecting a political party affiliation. Note, some states refer to registering with a party preference, and not formal enrollment or affiliation.
EAC Glossary of Terms · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Party Enrollment. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved September 8, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/party-enrollment
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