BONNIE BRUNO

Why HB 1513 Is Problematic Undermines party-controlled primaries Political parties lose the ability to define and protect their own nomination process. Enables strategic and bad-faith voting Organized groups can interfere in another party’s primary to boost weaker or extreme candidates, distorting outcomes. Weakens accountability and transparency Candidates can claim party affiliation without endorsement, confusing voters and diluting party responsibility. Introduces voter confusion and suppressive effects Major procedural changes increase confusion, which historically depresses turnout unevenly. Solves no demonstrated problem New Hampshire’s current primary system already allows flexibility for undeclared voters and is functioning as intended.