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NJ S4664

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/26/2025

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Zwicker

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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, rather than leaving the timeline unspecified

  • Eliminates the requirement that special elections to fill House vacancies be held on the next general election day, allowing standalone special election dates to be designated

  • When the unexpired term is 180 days or more, a special primary election must be held 70-76 days after the writ is issued, followed by a special election 64-70 days after the primary

  • When the unexpired term is between 135-179 days, a special election will be held without a primary, with political parties selecting their candidates within 10 days of the writ

  • Reduces the threshold for not filling a vacancy from 6 months (approximately 180 days) to 135 days remaining in the term, meaning seats will remain vacant only in the final 135 days

Legislative Description

Revises process for filling vacancy from this State in United States House of Representatives.

Substituted by another Bill

Last Action

Substituted by A5886 (2R)

1/12/2026

Committee Referrals

State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation6/26/2025

Full Bill Text

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