••REMEMBER CALIFORNIA VOTERS•• it's SEMI-open primary, NOT 'OPEN'...

Just a reminder and share it with people you know --


You MUST BE REGISTERED AS either 'Democratic Party' or 'NO PARTY PREFERENCE' to vote for Democrats -- they are not the same thing as 'Independent', so be aware. In the online form, there will be a grey box you actually TYPE IN to write your preference as "NO PARTY PREFERENCE" after you choose 'Other' from the drop down menu. (You can also simply choose 'Democratic'.)










Many folks want to be 'No Party Preference' which still allows you to vote Democratic in California's semi-open primary. After you are done, or even if you have previously registered, you probably should check your registration to be absolutely sure you are in the system properly. (links below)

With all the chatter that California has a semi-open primary, it can be a bit confusing for first time voters who think INDEPENDENT is the same as 'No Party Preference', so please mention it as a quick note to anyone you know who is voting.... especially newbies.

Register as a DEMOCRATIC or NO PARTY PREFERENCE by MONDAY, May 23 (but do it now so you won't get stuck and can verify things)



http://voteforbernie.org/state/california/
Bernie Info - and helpful info


register or adjust affiliation at:
http://registertovote.ca.gov/

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ALSO: You can check your registration online to be sure (by County):

http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/registration-status/


When you do receive your confirmation postcard, it should say NPP on it for 'no party preference'. In the meantime, I'd take a screengrab the image with your phone of the confirmation to prove you have the right to vote properly, just in case. It'll be with you on your phone when you vote.




... hope this helps ....


and just so it is even more confusing, I have been told that “No Party Preference”, “Undeclared”, “Unaffiliated”, or some variation thereof will also work, but I suggest 'No Party Preference' as it is all over their online forms and leaves little room for argument.