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AR SJR6

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

10/15/2021

Primary Sponsor

Clarke Tucker

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Origin

Senate

93rd General Assembly (2021 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Establishes a "top-two" primary election system where all candidates for primary, special primary, or nonpartisan office appear on a single ballot regardless of political party affiliation, with the top two vote-getters advancing to the general election.

  • Requires political party affiliation (or "Independent" for unaffiliated candidates) to appear next to each candidate's name on primary ballots.

  • Applies the new election process to federal congressional, state, county, and nonpartisan offices (including judicial offices) but exempts municipal and local offices.

  • Excludes presidential primaries and general elections from the top-two system; instead requires the General Assembly to establish party-based delegate selection for national nominating conventions and a separate process for choosing presidential electors.

  • Effective January 1, 2023, applicable to elections on and after January 1, 2024; requires the General Assembly to enact implementing legislation covering candidate filing procedures, election timing, tie-breaking, and vacancy-filling processes.

Legislative Description

An Amendment To The Arkansas Constitution Requiring The General Assembly To Establish By Law A Revised Election Process.

Last Action

Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

10/15/2021

Committee Referrals

State Agencies & Governmental Affairs2/10/2021

Full Bill Text

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