MS HB1253

Qualified electors may vote in primary elections for any candidate for county office regardless of party affiliation.

County executive committees must include all candidates for county office on primary ballots regardless of party affiliation, but only party-affiliated candidates for state and municipal offices.

No qualified elector may be challenged for voting in a county office primary based on party affiliation of the candidate.

County executive committees must compile and announce total votes from each party's primary for county office to determine nominees.

Instructions on primary ballots must clearly explain that electors may vote for any candidate for county office regardless of party affiliation.