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DE HB30

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/18/2021

Primary Sponsor

Stephanie Bolden

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Origin

House of Representatives

151st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Moves primary election date from second Tuesday after first Monday in September to fourth Tuesday in April for all political parties.

  • Adjusts notification of candidacy deadline to fourth Tuesday in February and withdrawal deadline to first Friday after fourth Tuesday in February.

  • Changes deadline for filing certificates of nomination from September 1 to April 1 for all candidates and minor political parties.

  • Changes the closed period for voter party affiliation changes from last Saturday in May through primary election day to 59 days before the primary election.

  • Effective date: January 1, 2024.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 15 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Primary Elections.

Last Action

Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate

5/18/2021

Committee Referrals

Elections & Government Affairs5/18/2021
Administration12/4/2020

Full Bill Text

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