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DE HB215

Bill

Status

Failed

6/30/2023

Primary Sponsor

Stephanie Bolden

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Origin

House of Representatives

152nd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Moves primary election dates from the second Tuesday after the first Monday in September to the fourth Tuesday in April, aligning all primary elections with the presidential primary date.

  • Adjusts candidate notification deadline to the fourth Tuesday in February and withdrawal deadline to the first Friday following that date.

  • Changes minor political party nominating convention deadline from August 1 to March 15 and certificate of nomination filing deadline from September 1 to April 1.

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

  • Applies to all primary elections after October 1, 2024.

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Defeated By Senate. Votes: 3 NO 18 NOT VOTING

6/30/2023

Committee Referrals

Executive6/15/2023
Administration6/8/2023

Full Bill Text

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