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MS HB935

Bill

Status

Failed

2/3/2015

Primary Sponsor

Donnie Bell

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

HB 935 Summary

  • Abolishes partisan primary elections and replaces them with a "preferential election" system open to all qualified voters regardless of party affiliation, held three weeks before general elections.

  • When multiple candidates qualify for an office, a preferential election determines which candidates advance to the general election: candidates receiving a majority advance alone, while if no majority is achieved, the top two candidates advance.

  • Establishes candidate qualification procedures with filing fees ranging from $10 to $300 depending on office sought, with all candidates filing 60 days before the general election regardless of party affiliation.

  • Allows all registered voters to participate in preferential and general elections without party restrictions, with ballot names listed alphabetically and showing party affiliation in parentheses where applicable.

  • Repeals numerous existing statutes governing partisan primary elections, including sections on primary election dates, executive committee duties, primary contests, and restrictions on unregistered political parties.

Legislative Description

Open primaries; authorize statewide.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2015

Committee Referrals

Apportionment and Elections1/19/2015

Full Bill Text

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