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Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Dec 16, 2014

Despite Republicans’ overwhelming majority in the state legislature, some in the party believe it is time to force voters to identify their party affiliation when voting in a primary election, Nashville Public Radio reports. At a Republican Executive Committee meeting this month, it was clear there is disagreement in the party about whether to support such a move with party chairman Chris Devaney pledging to continue discussing the matter. Rep. Sheila Butt, R-Columbia, has asked the committee for a recommendation before filing a bill.