MS HB151

Abolishes partisan primary elections and replaces them with open "preferential elections" held three weeks before general elections where any qualified person may run regardless of party affiliation.

Candidates receiving a majority in the preferential election advance as the sole nominee to the general election; if no candidate receives a majority, the top two vote-getters advance to the general election.

Allows all qualified electors to participate in preferential and general elections without regard to party affiliation, and requires candidate names be listed alphabetically with party designation in parentheses.

Establishes candidate qualification deadlines 60 days before the general election with specified filing fees ranging from $10 to $300 depending on office sought.

Repeals numerous sections of Mississippi Code related to partisan primary elections, primary election procedures, and party executive committee duties related to primaries.