Relating to primary elections.
Summary
Provides that any elector may vote in a primary election. Requires that all candidates of any political party appear on one ballot at a primary election. Provides that the two candidates who receive the two highest numbers of votes at a primary election are nominated to the general election. Permits a political party to decline to participate in the primary election and to nominate the party's candidates using the party's individual nominating process. Provides for the process by which vacancies in specified offices are to be filled. Permits political parties that endorse candidates at an election to be listed on the ballot. Prohibits political parties from endorsing candidates unless the parties provide for fair and open participation by all electors affiliated with those parties in making the endorsement. Repeals provisions regarding precinct committeepersons, county central committees and state central committees.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 2, 2026
Last action Mar 7, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
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Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Mar 7, 2026
Upper · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
upper
Feb 2, 2026
Committee
Referred to Rules.
upper
Feb 2, 2026
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
2 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Janeen Sollman
DDemocratic
P
Mark Meek
DDemocratic
Co
Hai Pham
DDemocratic
Co
Kate Lieber
DDemocratic
Co
Mari Watanabe
DDemocratic
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