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NH HB1326

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

Patrick Long

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the governor to declare a special election within 24 hours when a state representative vacancy occurs in a city ward district between 56 and 77 days before a municipal primary
  • Applies specifically to state representative districts consisting of either a single city ward or several city wards
  • Expedites the current process which allows up to 21 days for the governor and council to declare special elections for most vacancies
  • Effective date is 60 days after passage

Legislative Description

Relative to special elections.

Last Action

Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/05/2026 House Journal 6

3/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Election Law12/1/2025

Full Bill Text

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