An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, in dates of elections and primaries and special elections, further providing for special elections for United States Senator and nominations and for nominations for special election for Representative in Congress, Senator and Representative in the General Assembly and member of council or legislative body of cities, boroughs, towns and townships; and, in nominations of candidates, further pro...

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The measure updates the state’s election code to set new timelines for special elections to fill U.S. Senate vacancies and other offices, and revises how many signatures candidates need on primary nomination petitions. It also adjusts filing deadlines, eliminates certain filing fees, and adds procedures for reviewing and returning petitions. These changes aim to clarify and standardize the election process.

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