[EL] Voter who moves states *between* primary dates

[Douglas, Joshua A.]

Hi everyone,

A question came up in my class today and I don't know the answer off the top of my head.

Let's say a student is currently registered to vote in Kentucky. She plans to move to Ohio on May 8, right after she graduates. Ohio's primary is on March 17, so she can't vote there, even though she will be able to vote in Ohio in November 2020.

Kentucky's primary is May 19. She will no longer be a resident of Kentucky on that date.

Is she essentially in a void where she can't vote in any primary this year?

It is possible that 52 USC 10502(e)<https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/52/10502> applies, though the text of that provision says "choice of electors for President and Vice President," which would suggest it does not apply to primaries:



If any citizen of the United States who is otherwise qualified to vote in any State or political subdivision in any election for President and Vice President has begun residence in such State or political subdivision after the thirtieth day next preceding such election and, for that reason, does not satisfy the registration requirements of such State or political subdivision he shall be allowed to vote for the choice of electors for President and Vice President, or for President and Vice President, in such election, (1) in person in the State or political subdivision in which he resided immediately prior to his removal if he had satisfied, as of the date of his change of residence, the requirements to vote in that State or political subdivision, or (2) by absentee ballot in the State or political subdivision in which he resided immediately prior to his removal if he satisfies, but for his nonresident status and the reason for his absence, the requirements for absentee voting in that State or political subdivision.

Does anyone have any other insights on this question?

Thanks,

Josh



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