Senate Bill 2026 Summary

• Authorizes qualified electors to vote early at the registrar's office beginning 14 days before an election and ending at 12:00 p.m. on the Saturday before election day.

• Requires early voting to be conducted during weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with extended hours (including lunch hour and 5:00-7:00 p.m.) during the final full week before an election.

• Requires early voters to present acceptable photo identification and sign a receipt book before casting ballots in the same manner as Election Day voting.

• Mandates that early voting results be announced simultaneously with Election Day results and that all votes cast during early voting are final.

• Allows candidates or their representatives to be present at the registrar's office during early voting to challenge voter qualifications using the same procedures as Election Day polling places.