SB 382 Ohio Senate · 136th Legislature (2025-2026)

Implement a top-two primary election system

Summary
To amend sections 111.27, 3501.01, 3501.06, 3501.23, 3505.03, 3505.04, 3509.03, 3509.04, 3511.02, 3511.05, 3513.01, 3513.02, 3513.04, 3513.05, 3513.052, 3513.07, 3513.13, 3513.14, 3513.19, 3513.20, 3513.22, 3513.23, 3513.257, 3513.261, 3513.262, 3513.30, 3513.31, 3513.311, 3517.01, 3517.012, and 3517.03 and to repeal sections 3513.28, 3513.301, and 3513.312 of the Revised Code to implement a top-two primary election system for elective congressional, state, district, county, and municipal offices.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 19, 2026 Last action Mar 25, 2026
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