FailedFiled Apr 30, 2026
Sponsor: Bahr
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Introduction and first reading; Referred to
Apr 30, 2026
Summary
The legislation moves the state primary from August to March, adds caucus nomination options for major parties, and standardizes ballot design for primaries and general elections. It also tightens filing deadlines, reporting thresholds, precinct‑boundary changes, and special‑election procedures for vacancies. The changes apply to state, county, municipal, school‑district, and federal contests and would take effect for elections held on or after Jan. 1 2028.
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