Party affiliation as compared to primary voting does vary by state. For example, in Colorado, to vote in the 8/10 primary, you have to have your party affiliation (if one is declared), correctly done by 7/12/04 (last week).
However, if you are NOT affiliated, you can still vote in the primary on 8/10, by declaring an affiliation at the balloting precinct (I'm jazzed because I'll be an election judge this year - should be fun!) - you have to fill out an affidavit to do this, but it can be done, and you can always unaffiliate after the primary election is over.
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