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AZ SB1141
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
Shawnna Bolick
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AI Summary
- Requires Arizona presidential electors to cast electoral college votes for the presidential and vice presidential candidates who won the most votes in the state
- Establishes a succession process when a winning presidential or vice presidential candidate dies, withdraws, or becomes incapacitated before electors meet, allowing votes to be cast for the replacement nominee selected by that candidate's political party
- Declares a presidential elector's office automatically vacant if the elector refuses to vote as prescribed or fails to appear at the electoral college meeting
- Authorizes the state party chairperson to appoint a replacement presidential elector when a vacancy occurs, with the replacement required to vote as prescribed by law
- Allows replacement electors to file nomination papers and qualification affidavits with the Secretary of State as soon as practicable after appointment, notwithstanding standard filing requirements
Legislative Description
Presidential electors; presidential candidates; vacancy
Presidential Candidates
Last Action
House read second time
2/26/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules2/25/2026
Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections2/23/2026
Rules1/15/2026
Federalism1/15/2026
Full Bill Text
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