HB 5915 Summary

• Eliminates fall state convention nominations for attorney general and secretary of state, allowing only lieutenant governor to be nominated at conventions.

• Establishes a general primary election on the Tuesday after the first Monday in August for registered electors to vote for attorney general and secretary of state candidates.

• Requires nominating petitions signed by at least 100 qualified electors in at least one-half of the state's congressional districts to appear on primary ballots for attorney general and secretary of state candidates.

• Allows candidates nominated through petition to withdraw only within 3 days after the filing deadline, while convention-nominated candidates may withdraw within 4 business days after the convention.

• Prohibits withdrawal of candidates after nomination by primary election for attorney general and secretary of state unless they move from the state or become physically unfit.