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DE SB241

Bill

Status

Passed

3/19/2024

Primary Sponsor

David Lawson

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Origin

Senate

152nd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Allows a presidential primary candidate to be declared the winner automatically if all other filed candidates withdraw or publicly announce they are suspending/ending their campaigns at least 14 days before the primary election

  • Expands the existing provision that grants automatic victory to sole candidates; previously applied only when one candidate filed by deadline, now also applies when competitors drop out after filing

  • The sole remaining active candidate would be credited with 100% of the vote for their party's presidential primary without holding an actual election

  • This amendment applies only to presidential primary elections in Delaware

  • The Act expires on December 31, 2024, making it applicable only to the 2024 presidential primary cycle

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Signed by Governor

3/19/2024

Full Bill Text

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