Parties, officials urging unaffiliated voters to choose

quote[The Secretary of the State's office is teaming up with Democrats and Republicans to urge Connecticut's unaffiliated voters _ the largest voting block _ to pick a party.

The upcoming Aug. 8 primary is too important for voters to miss, Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz said Tuesday.

"This is a very fundamental right we all have as Americans, the right to choose our leaders," Bysiewicz said at a state Capitol news conference.

As many as 15 primaries are scheduled throughout the state, including Democratic primaries for the U.S. Senate, governor and lieutenant governor. There is also a Republican primary for the 1st Congressional District and a dozen primaries for state House and Senate seats.

Unaffiliated voters, as well unregistered voters, have until Aug. 7 at noon to register in person with a political party. They need to visit their local town or city halls. Bysiewicz said voters can switch back to being unaffiliated after the primary.]

I'd like a very large turnout. Unfortunately, I doubt that will happen. Thankfully, the republicans can't switch over for this primary.