Relates to the dates to file a designating petition

S 6996 adjusts election filing deadlines for designating petitions (used to get candidates on ballots) specifically for the 2026 primary election cycle. It sets a fixed window: petitions must be filed between the 13th Monday before and 12th Monday before the primary, and signatures made more than 41 days before or after the deadline won’t count. This temporary measure applies only to 2026, expiring December 31, 2026. It affects election officials and candidates preparing for the 2026 primary elections.