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AR HB1078
Bill
Status
Failed
5/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Wayne Long
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AI Summary
- Requires a runoff election for Arkansas Senate and House of Representatives races when more than two candidates run and no candidate receives a majority of votes cast
- Runoff elections must be held four weeks after the general election, featuring the top two vote-getters
- If the runoff election results in a tie, the State Board of Election Commissioners determines the winner by lot at an open public meeting with both candidates present
- Exempts statewide constitutional officers (Governor, Lt. Governor, Secretary of State, Treasurer, Auditor, Attorney General, Commissioner of State Lands), judges, prosecuting attorneys, and constables from the runoff requirement
- Amends Arkansas Code § 7-5-704 and § 7-5-705(a) to implement these changes
Legislative Description
To Amend Arkansas Law Concerning Runoff Elections; And To Provide For A Runoff Election For Candidates For The Senate And The House Of Representatives.
Last Action
Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
5/5/2025
Committee Referrals
State Agencies and Governmental Affairs1/13/2025
Full Bill Text
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