Some independent confirmation for the theory that a proposed name change for voters in Maine who don't choose a political party from "unenrolled" to "independent" would greatly diminish the official membership of the Maine Green Independent Party.

Linda Cohen, legislative policy committee chairwoman for the Maine Town and City Clerks’ Association, testified during last week’s hearing[...]

"There is currently a great deal of confusion among voters who wish to be independent of a party and who mistakenly check off Green Independent, thinking they have chosen properly,” stated Cohen, according to a copy of her written testimony. “When it comes time to participate in a primary or caucus, they are angry to learn they have chosen the Green Independent Party."