ELEC CD-OPEN PRIMARY ELECTIONS
Summary
Amends the Election Code. Provides that the 2 candidates in any primary election who receive the most votes in the primary election, regardless of the party affiliation of the candidates, shall be the only 2 candidates certified to participate in the general election. Makes conforming changes. Repeals an Article concerning the making of nominations in certain other cases.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 7, 2025
Last action May 22, 2026
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
18
Key actions
0
Committee
8
May 22, 2026
Senate · Referred to committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Mar 27, 2026
Senate · Reported by committee
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
Mar 13, 2026
Senate · Reported by committee
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026
Jan 27, 2026
Senate · Referred to committee
Re-assigned to Executive
Jun 2, 2025
Senate · Referred to committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Mar 21, 2025
Senate · Reported by committee
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025
Feb 25, 2025
Senate · Referred to committee
Assigned to Executive
Feb 7, 2025
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to Assignments
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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