Requires computerized drawing system to determine random order of candidate names for each office on primary and general election ballots; provides for drawing to be viewable in person or electronically.
S 3633 requires New Jersey counties and municipalities to use a computerized system (approved by the Secretary of State with safeguards) to randomly determine the order of candidate names on primary and general election ballots, replacing the current manual "drawing lots" process. It eliminates the practice of grouping candidates for different offices ("bracketing") and mandates that the computerized drawing be viewable both in person and electronically by any legal voter. This bill directly affects county clerks, municipal clerks, and voters who may observe the ballot-positioning process. The key change is standardizing ballot ordering through a transparent, technology-based system to limit potential outside influence. The bill amends New Jersey election law sections 19:14-12, 19:23-24, and 19:49-2.
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Sep 2024
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Introduced Sep 19, 2024
Last action Sep 19, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
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Joe Cryan
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