An Act relative to the 2026 state primary election date

This bill sets the 2026 state primary election date as Tuesday, September 1, 2026, and establishes specific deadlines for post-primary actions. Candidates who win but weren’t initially on the ballot must accept nominations and verify financial disclosures by September 3, 2026, while objections to nominations must be filed by September 4. Vacancies from death, withdrawal, or ineligibility must be filled by party committees by September 8, and recounts must be completed by September 11. These provisions aim to streamline the election process for the November 3, 2026 general election.