On September 5, Ohio State Senator Michele Reynolds (R-Canal Winchester) introduced SB 147, which would provide that voter registration forms should ask applicants for a choice of party or independent status, and which would set up closed primaries in Ohio. Many similar bills have been introduced in Ohio over the last decade, and they never pass.
The bill does permit a blank line, so that it would be possible for voters to register into an unqualified party.
Why is it the State’s business to keep track of party registrations for them or administer their candidate selection process? Those should be considered internal party matters.
NOOO EXTREMIST CAUCUSES, PRIMARIES AND CONVENTIONS.
ONE ELECTION DAY PER CYCLE.
EQUAL NOM PETS/ FEES FOR BALLOT ACCESS
Party nomination, party business.
One election day per cycle. Party nomination, extremist or not, is party business, not government election. Governments which say otherwise are overstepping their bounds.
Nomination petitions and ballot fees are not needed. I like the Max alternative. Voters show up and stand with like minded voters, or just people they like, on election night. Biggest group wins and picks officeholders.
@Pat,
Whether supporting a candidate by leaflet drops from a blimp, yard signs, door knocking, or social media is a decision of a political organization. There is no reason for the state to be involved in recognizing “qualified” political parties.
@CVK,
How would Ohioans elect their governor?