HB 5875 Summary

• Extends the deadline for judicial candidates to withdraw from elections by changing from 3 days after the filing deadline to 60 days before the primary election (or general election if no primary is held).

• Applies to candidates for court of appeals, circuit court, probate court, and district court judge positions.

• Changes the language from "in behalf of" to "on behalf of" for nominating petitions and affidavits of candidacy.

• Allows withdrawal notices filed on the 60th day deadline to be submitted by 4 p.m. eastern standard time on the next business day if the deadline falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday.