unaffiliated voters
Coverage of unaffiliated voters in the Nexus archive.
- Data shows more than half of Colorado voters aren't registered with a political party
New data from the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office shows that more than half of Colorado voters are now registered as unaffiliated, meaning they are not registered with a political party.
- Louisiana’s primary election changes ignite a debate over voter access and party control
Louisiana has shifted from a 'jungle primary' system to party primaries, sparking debate over whether unaffiliated voters should be allowed to participate in Republican or Democratic primaries. Supporters argue parties should control nominations, while opponents warn exclusion could reduce voter participation and weaken representation.
- Voter service and polling centers in Denver set to open up in phased approach starting Monday
Voter service and polling centers in Denver are opening in a phased approach starting June 15, offering in-person voting with valid ID, ballot drop boxes, and registration services. Denver Clerk and Recorder Paul Lopez emphasized bipartisan monitoring of 24-hour drop boxes and clarified voting procedures for unaffiliated voters, who receive two party-specific ballots and must submit only one. Key dates include June 22 as the last day to mail ballots and June 30 as Election Day.
- Opinion: Colorado’s most important election may be the one voters are skipping
Colorado's most important election may be decided in the June primary, with a call for increased voter participation, particularly from unaffiliated voters, to influence outcomes effectively.