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MS HB409
Bill
Status
Failed
2/2/2010
Primary Sponsor
Mark DuVall
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AI Summary
- Creates the "Nonpartisan County Elections Act" making all county offices nonpartisan, prohibiting candidates from campaigning or qualifying based on party affiliation
- Prohibits political parties and affiliated committees from fundraising, making contributions, or publicly endorsing candidates for nonpartisan county offices
- Requires candidates for county office to file intent and pay filing fees 60 days before the general election, with fees ranging from $10 (coroner, constable) to $100 (district attorney)
- Candidate names for county offices must be listed alphabetically on ballots with no party affiliation shown, grouped separately as nonpartisan county elections
- If no candidate receives a majority in the general election, a runoff between the top two vote-getters must be held three weeks later
Legislative Description
Nonpartisan County Elections Act; create.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/2/2010
Full Bill Text
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