Relating to the declaration of a candidate's ineligibility on the basis of filing an application for a place on the general primary election ballot or for nomination by convention with more than one political party.

HB 3786 would make candidates ineligible to appear on the general primary ballot, be nominated by convention, or run as an independent, party nominee, or write-in candidate in the next general election if they file for more than one political party in the same election cycle. The Secretary of State must remove the candidate's name from the ballot within 10 days of the filing deadline and provide written notice of ineligibility. Candidates may withdraw to avoid removal, but refusal results in omission from the ballot. This bill directly affects candidates who attempt to seek nominations from multiple parties for the same election.