SB 1276 Pennsylvania Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, in dates of elections and primaries and special elections, further providing for affidavits of candidates; in nomination of candidates, further providing for affidavits of candidates, for statement of candidates for delegates to national conventions, for Secretary of the Commonwealth to furnish county boards with list of candidates and candidates to be notified, for nominations by political bodies, for examination of nomination petitions, certificates and papers and return of rejected nomination petitions, certificates and papers and for affidavits of candidates; and, in penalties, further providing for false affidavits of candidates and for false signatures and statements in nomination petitions and papers.

Senate Bill 1276 amends Pennsylvania's Election Code to require candidates for various public offices to file a detailed affidavit alongside their nomination paperwork. This affidavit must include personal information, confirm eligibility, declare awareness of campaign finance laws, and state whether the candidate is running for multiple offices simultaneously. The bill also updates procedures for special elections and strengthens penalties for submitting false information or signatures in nomination documents.
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Apr 2026
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Introduced Apr 14, 2026 Last action Apr 14, 2026
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