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NH HB1326
Bill
Status
Introduced
12/1/2025
Primary Sponsor
Patrick Long
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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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