HB4808 Summary

• Extends the deadline for filing notarized declarations of intent to be write-in candidates from 61 days to 70 days before elections (applies to primaries, general elections, and consolidated elections).

• Allows write-in candidate declarations to be filed with the proper election authority, authorities, or the State Board of Elections up to 120 days before an election.

• Specifies that write-in candidate declarations must include the candidate's name and address, office sought, date of election, and notarized signature; declarations missing any of these four items shall not be accepted.

• Requires Governor and Lieutenant Governor write-in candidates to file one joint declaration with the State Board of Elections; similarly requires President and Vice President write-in candidates to file jointly with votes for either candidate counting as valid for the slate.

• Maintains existing restrictions preventing candidates defeated in primaries or caucuses from filing as write-in candidates in the same general or consolidated election.