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NJ A5886
Bill
Status
Passed
1/15/2026
Primary Sponsor
Alixon Collazos-Gill
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AI Summary
- Requires the Governor to issue a writ of election within 10 days of a vacancy occurring in the U.S. House of Representatives
- Eliminates the requirement for a special election when the unexpired term is less than 135 days (approximately 4.5 months), reduced from the previous 6-month threshold
- Mandates special primary elections be held 70-76 days after the writ issuance, followed by special elections 64-70 days after the primary, when the unexpired term is 180 days or more
- Allows political parties to select candidates through party committee process (rather than primary) when the unexpired term is between 135-180 days
- Grants the Secretary of State authority to modify deadlines and timeframes as necessary to implement the special election process
Legislative Description
Revises process for filling vacancy from this State in United States House of Representatives.
Bills and Joint Resolutions Signed by the Governor
Last Action
Approved P.L.2025, c.275.
1/15/2026
Committee Referrals
Appropriations1/5/2026
State and Local Government6/25/2025
Full Bill Text
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