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DE HB101

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/27/2013

Primary Sponsor

Paul Baumbach

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Origin

House of Representatives

147th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Changes the deadline for filing nominating petitions for Mayor and Council member candidates in Newark from 29 days before the election to between 60 and 66 days before the election
  • Provides the City Secretary's office additional time to prepare for elections
  • Maintains existing requirements that nominating petitions must be signed by the candidate and 10 qualified voters
  • Qualified voters signing petitions for mayor may be from anywhere in the city, while those signing for council members must reside in the candidate's district
  • Aligns Newark's filing deadline with similar deadlines in other Delaware municipalities

Legislative Description

An Act Amending The City Of Newark Charter, Being Chapter 152 Of Volume 48, Laws Of Delaware, Relating To Elections.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

6/27/2013

Committee Referrals

Community/County Affairs6/4/2013
Administration4/30/2013

Full Bill Text

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