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HB 548·UT·house

Primary Election Amendments

Passed One ChamberFiled Feb 11, 2026
Sponsor: Stoddard, Andrew
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House/ filed

Mar 7, 2026

Summary

The bill requires a municipality to hold a primary election if the number of candidates for an office exceeds three times the number of positions, and permits a primary when candidates are between two and three times the positions. It also revises the procedures for electing special district board members, including election timing, polling‑place coordination, notice requirements, and candidate filing deadlines. These changes aim to make local election processes more consistent and transparent.

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