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SB 382·OH·senate

Implement a top-two primary election system

In CommitteeFiled Mar 19, 2026
Sponsor: Louis W. Blessing, III (R)
Latest Action

Refer to Committee

Mar 25, 2026

Summary

The bill rewrites parts of Ohio’s election code to replace party‑specific primaries with a top‑two primary, where the two candidates with the most votes move on to the general election regardless of party affiliation. It updates definitions of election types, party status, and candidate categories to support the new system. The change would affect voters, candidates, political parties and election officials across the state.

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