A 5633 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Ensures persons interested in filling certain vacancies in nominations for public office have access to certain information and to legal representation throughout selection process.

Bill A5633 ensures that individuals interested in filling vacancies in political party nominations for public office (such as for state or local positions) have access to key information and legal representation during the selection process. It requires political committees to maintain a public list of committee members with current contact details, share this list with interested applicants within 72 hours of notification, and provide selection meeting rules 24 hours in advance. The bill also mandates secret ballot voting for all contested selections to protect vote anonymity and integrity. These changes apply to vacancies occurring after a primary election but before the general election, directly affecting both candidates seeking nominations and the committees responsible for filling them.
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May 2025
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Introduced May 8, 2025 Last action May 8, 2025
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee
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Shavonda Sumter
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