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Originally Posted by fastom
US politics baffles me but what does it mean to be "Registered" as a Libertarian? Do they need to know who you are voting for in advance? Can you change your mind?
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Will explained it best, but I thought I'd throw in that not all states require you to register with a party affiliation, and many allow you to register as an independent. Some states use a caucus system instead of a primary, and so it is a choice to get involved in selecting a candidate some places. My brother and father are delegates of the Democratic caucus in the state of Washington.
What I find funny is that I am a registered Democrat, yet who gets all the mail from my party? My independent roommate. My Green party SO also gets mail from the Dems.
And squeeb, congrats on registering to vote! Always make sure your voting info is up-to-date at least 2 months prior to an election, as timelines for updating information or re-registering to vote in a new location vary from place to place.