HB 2127 Summary

• Extends the filing period for nomination papers and petitions from 90-120 days before elections to 120-150 days before elections.

• Changes the deadline for filing nomination papers for candidates from "not less than ninety nor more than one hundred twenty days" to "not less than one hundred twenty nor more than one hundred fifty days" before primary elections.

• Applies the extended filing period to partisan and nonpartisan candidates, as well as candidates seeking office through nomination petitions under section 16-341.

• Modifies the time frame for candidates for presidential electors, maintaining the separate 60-90 day filing window before the general election.