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MS HB935
Bill
Status
2/3/2015
Primary Sponsor
Donnie Bell
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AI Summary
HB 935 Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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