Change Your Party Affiliation Before Primary

If you're planning to vote in the state primary on Sept. 11 and you're a registered voter who wants to change party affiliation, this is your last shot.

All registered voters wishing to change their party must do so by the end of Tuesday, June 5 (that's today, folks!). The Supervisors of the Checklist are holding a session tonight at the Amherst Town Hall from 7 to 7:30 p.m. for party changes. Town hall is open from 4:30 to 6:30 on Tuesdays.

Also important to note:

Wednesday June 6 opens the the filing period for state offices. According to the Secretary of State website candidates for governor, U.S. representative, U.S. senator, executive councilor, state senator and all county offices (sheriff, county attorney, register of deeds, treasurer and register of probate) file with the Secretary of State. Forms are available upon request or in the office at the time of filing.

The Secretary of State's Office is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The office will be open until 5 p.m. on the last day of the filing (June 15).  All filings made on the last day - with the Secretary of State - must be made in person by the candidate. The Secretary of State's office is at 107 N. Main Street, Concord.

Anyone wishing to file as a candidate must be a registered voter in Amherst (and meet all other qualifications for the office). For more information about qualifications, filing fees, district delineations and more, visit the secretary of state website.