NJ A5116

Mandates primary election ballots use an "office block" format where candidates for the same office appear together in contiguous blocks, eliminating the previous bracketing system that allowed candidates to be grouped across different offices based on endorsements or party line positions

Prohibits ballot designs that create "incongruous separation" between candidates for the same office or position candidates among those running for different offices, addressing concerns raised in federal court challenges about First Amendment burdens

Allows candidates to include a slogan or endorsement of up to six words next to their name, and permits candidates for multi-seat offices to associate together on the ballot using a common slogan, but prohibits slogans from referencing other candidates running for different offices

Removes State committee members of political parties from the primary election ballot; these members will instead be elected by county committee members according to each party's constitution and bylaws

Requires the Division of Elections to collect data from election officials and submit a report to the Governor and Legislature within 180 days after the second primary election following enactment, including information on implementation costs, voter confusion, and recommendations for improvement