FailedFiled Jan 5, 2026
Sponsor: Edward Clere (Republican)
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Representative Criswell added as coauthor
Jan 20, 2026
Summary
HB 1218 would remove the option for voters to cast a single vote for all candidates of a political party or an independent ticket in any general or municipal election. The change would affect every voter and election official by requiring ballots to list each candidate individually. It also repeals outdated statutes that previously authorized straight‑ticket voting and mandates instructional meetings for election staff.
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