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NJ S3282
Bill
Status
5/16/2024
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Zwicker
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AI Summary
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Requires the Governor to issue a writ of election within 10 days of a vacancy occurring in New Jersey's U.S. House of Representatives delegation
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Eliminates primary elections for all House vacancy scenarios; political parties would instead select candidates through their internal processes for filling ballot vacancies
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Mandates a special election within 70-80 days for vacancies occurring before July 1 of any year, rather than waiting for the next general election
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Requires special elections for vacancies occurring after the 70th day before a general election when more than one year remains in the unexpired term
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Vacancies occurring between July 1 and 70 days before the general election would be filled at the next general election without a primary
Legislative Description
Expedites process for filling vacancy from this State in United States House of Representatives under certain circumstances.
Budget and Appropriations
Last Action
Transferred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
12/22/2025