OK SB275

Moves candidate filing period from April to January for regular elections, with filings accepted from the second Monday in January through the following Friday

Modifies party registration requirements to allow candidates of newly recognized parties to register within 15 days of party recognition rather than requiring the full six-month pre-filing period

Adds provisions for extending the filing deadline if election board offices are closed due to inclement weather or natural disaster, with extensions equal to the number of closure days

Creates supplemental filing period for newly recognized parties that gain recognition within 30 days before the regular filing period begins, allowing their candidates to file during the first Monday through Wednesday of April

Clarifies that candidates for state and legislative offices must meet voter registration and residency requirements either by September 1 of the preceding odd-numbered year or for the six months immediately before filing