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NC H500
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/27/2019
Primary Sponsor
Elmer Floyd
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AI Summary
- Eliminates second primary elections in North Carolina by changing nomination determination to a substantial plurality (30% of votes cast) rather than requiring a majority or runoff
- When no candidate achieves a substantial plurality in a primary, the candidate with the highest vote total is declared the nominee (ending the previous right to demand a second primary)
- Ties between two candidates are resolved by lot (random draw) conducted by the board of elections instead of holding a second primary
- Removes provisions throughout North Carolina election law that referenced second primaries, including ballot transmission timelines, campaign reporting deadlines, and registration procedures
- Becomes effective immediately upon enactment and applies to all primaries held on or after the effective date
Legislative Description
Eliminate Second Primaries
Last Action
Ref to the Com on Elections and Ethics Law, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
3/28/2019
Committee Referrals
Elections and Ethics Law3/28/2019
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