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ID S1398
Bill
Status
3/16/2026
Primary Sponsor
State Affairs Committee
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AI Summary
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Primary elections moved from the third Tuesday in May to the Tuesday following the first Monday in May, affecting all state, federal, and local elections held on that date
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Presidential primaries established allowing voters to express candidate preference for their political party's presidential nomination during the May primary in presidential election years
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Political party participation in presidential primaries is optional; parties must notify the Secretary of State by the last Tuesday in November prior to the presidential primary if they intend to participate
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Presidential candidates must file a declaration of candidacy with the Secretary of State and pay a $1,000 filing fee within standard filing deadlines
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Emergency clause makes the act effective July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Amends and adds to existing law to include the office of the president of the United States into the state primary election and to move the primary election date to the Tuesday following the first Monday in May.
ELECTIONS
Last Action
Introduced; read first time; referred to JR for Printing
3/16/2026