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MA S532
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Rebecca Rausch
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AI Summary
- State primaries would move to the second Tuesday in June in even-numbered years, with the state secretary authorized to adjust the date by up to 7 days if a religious holiday conflicts
- Presidential primaries would be held on the first Tuesday in March in presidential election years
- State secretary must publish the state primary date by February 1 of each even-numbered year through multiple notification methods including state party notice, official filing, and website posting
- Towns may hold preliminary or regular town elections on the same date as presidential primaries using separate ballots
- Town and district elections falling within 30 days of a presidential primary may be rescheduled by local executive bodies to any date between February 1 and May 31
Legislative Description
Promoting democracy in primary elections
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2567
7/31/2025
Committee Referrals
Election Laws2/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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