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NH HB1381

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Matthew Wilhelm

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the filing period for political organizations to nominate candidates for state offices by 10 full business days after the regular candidate filing deadline closes

  • Allows political organization chairpersons to file nominations during this extended period only for offices where no candidate filed during the regular filing period

  • Regular candidate filing period remains unchanged: first Wednesday in June through the Friday of the following week

  • All filings during the extended period must be made with the secretary of state

  • Takes effect 60 days after passage

Legislative Description

Extending the time of the party filing period.

Last Action

Introduced 03/05/2026 and Referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs; Senate Journal 6

3/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Election Law and Municipal Affairs3/6/2026
Election Law12/4/2025

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