California holds semi-closed primaries: that means that if you want to cast a vote for Bernie Sanders, you have to be registered as an independent (not as a member of the racist, homophobic "American Independent Party") or a Democrat. Today is the deadline and you can change your affiliation online — the primary is June 7.
California allows "No Party Preference" voters to vote in the Democratic primary, but that is different from "Independent" – Ensure you are registered either as a Democrat, "No Party Preference", "Undeclared", "Unaffiliated", or some variation thereof.
When voting, be sure to ask for the Democratic ballot if you want to vote for Bernie!
If you are a permanent vote-by-mail (absentee) voter, you should soon be receiving a postcard to verify the ballot you wish to use for voting. Choose 'Democratic Party' if you want to vote for Bernie.
How to vote for Bernie Sanders
in California [Vote for Bernie]
