Expedites process for filling vacancy from this State in United States House of Representatives under certain circumstances.
This bill modifies New Jersey's process for filling vacancies in the U.S. House of Representatives. It requires the Governor to use the next general election date for vacancies occurring after July 1 but before 70 days prior to the general election, eliminating the need for a special election. For vacancies before July 1 or after the 70-day window with over a year remaining, it mandates a special election 70-80 days after the writ is issued, with no primary election. The changes directly affect New Jersey's U.S. House seat and streamline the timeline for filling vacancies based on when they occur during the election cycle.
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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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