CT HB05423

Extends the deadline for filling vacancies in party nominations from 24 days to 46 days before an election when a nominee dies, withdraws, or becomes disqualified.

Changes the certification deadline for replacement nominations from 21 days to 42 days before the election.

Modifies the deadline for filling vacancies due to death occurring within 42 days of election from 24 hours to 42 days before polls open.

Updates primary election vacancy procedures to extend the deadline for party committees to certify replacement endorsements from 24 hours to 28-32 days before the primary election.

Changes ballot reprinting procedures to reference "ballots" instead of "ballot labels" and eliminates the sticker-based alternative for last-minute nominee replacements close to election day.