Election Law - Primary Elections - Change of Political Party Affiliation

HB 221 proposes a constitutional amendment allowing Maryland voters to change their political party affiliation and vote for that new party during a primary election. Specifically, it would let voters update their party at early voting centers or polling places on election day, rather than requiring changes before registration closes. This directly affects voters participating in Maryland's primary elections by providing a new in-person option to switch parties during the voting process. The bill requires voter approval in the November 2026 general election before the change could take effect.