Require top two primary for certain offices

SB 562 would change Montana's primary election system for certain elected offices, specifically requiring that the two candidates receiving the most votes in a primary election advance to the general election, regardless of their political party. This applies to races for state legislative positions, as indicated by the bill's amendments to election codes governing legislative vacancies and candidate selection. The key mechanism eliminates separate party primaries for these offices, allowing all candidates to compete in a single primary where the top two vote-getters move forward. The bill aims to create a more inclusive primary process for voters in these specific races.