Relates to timing for a candidate to decline a nomination
Summary
Provides that a person designated as a candidate for two or more party nominations for an office to be filled at the time of a general election who is not nominated at a primary election by one or more such parties may decline a nomination not later than the last day to certify the ballot or to determine the candidates and questions that shall appear on the ballot; relates to the timing for certain candidates to decline a designation or nomination under certain circumstances.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Aug 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Aug 13, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Full legislative history
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Total actions
2
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0
Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW
lower
Aug 13, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Kalman Yeger
DDemocratic
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