A 5283 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Allows county clerk or municipal clerk to rotate candidate names on primary election ballots under certain circumstances.

This bill allows county and municipal clerks in New Jersey to randomly select the order of candidate names on primary election ballots using a lottery-style drawing process. The procedure requires clerks to place each candidate's name on a separate card, mix them in a box, and draw them one by one to determine ballot placement, with witnesses present to ensure transparency. While the initial order is set by this random draw, the bill also permits rotating these positions across different election districts to ensure each candidate appears in various spots over time. This legislation directly affects local election officials and voters by changing how candidates are listed on ballots for offices where multiple people are running.
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Jun 2026
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Introduced Jun 15, 2026 Last action Jun 15, 2026
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