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Party Preference

Party preference is the political party you declare when registering to vote. Some states call it party enrollment or affiliation. It determines which primary elections you can vote in.

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The act of registering to vote and selecting a political party preference. Note, some states refer to registering with a party as party enrollment or affiliation.

Sources

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Glossary of Election Terms, U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC)
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EAC Glossary of Terms
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EAC Glossary of Election Terms
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