❌ HB320
Require registration as a member of a political party for primary
Summary
HB320 requires electors to register as members of a political party to participate in that party's primary elections. It amends various sections of the Ohio Revised Code to establish this requirement and outlines the process for determining party affiliation based on voter registration applications and voting history. The bill also includes provisions for updating voter registration information and maintaining the statewide voter registration database.
Rationale
The bill imposes restrictions on voter participation by requiring party affiliation for primary voting, which conflicts with Libertarian principles of individual freedom and minimal government interference in personal choices. This aligns with the LPO's opposition to federal overreach and support for individual rights, but the bill's enforcement of party affiliation limits personal liberty and choice.
Risks and Concerns
- Increased government control over political participation
- Potential disenfranchisement of independent voters
- Encouragement of political polarization