The Wasco County Elections Office says it is fielding inquiries as the Independent Party of Oregon opens its primary to non-affiliated voters.  Wasco County Clerk Lisa Gambee says if a non-affiliated voter wants to receive a ballot for the Independent Party, they need to fill out a form available on the current elections page at wascocounty.org.  Gambee notes many people who say they are “independent” actually mean they are not a part of any political party, and they are called non-affiliated voters, and will receive the non-partisan ballot unless they request the Independent Party ballot.  If you checked “Independent” when you registered to vote, that meant you chose to be part of the political party called The Independent Party of Oregon.  If this was not your intention, you can change your voter registration online on the Oregon Secretary of State’s My Vote page, or by visiting the Wasco County Elections Office at the Wasco County Courthouse.  April 24 is the last day to make those changes or register to vote before the May primary.  She adds if you are registered to vote, you will receive a ballot based on the party affiliation you indicated.