Makes labeling of candidate ballot positions discretionary rather than mandatory.
This bill changes New Jersey's primary election ballot design rules by making candidate position labels (like "1A") optional for county clerks instead of mandatory. Currently, clerks must label each candidate's position with a letter-number combination; this bill removes that requirement, allowing counties to choose whether to use such labels. The change directly affects county election officials who manage ballot formatting. The bill does not alter other ballot design standards, such as candidate arrangement by office or font requirements.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee
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