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PA HB735
Bill
Status
2/25/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jared Solomon
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AI Summary
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Replaces the current system of ordering candidates on general election ballots by party vote totals from the last gubernatorial election with a randomized lottery system for determining ballot position
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For multi-county races, candidate order will rotate across counties based on registered voter population, with the first-listed candidate in the largest county appearing last in the second-largest county, continuing through all counties
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Eliminates the straight-party voting option that previously appeared on the left side of ballots listing all political parties
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Requires the Pennsylvania Election Law Advisory Board to conduct a feasibility study on precinct-level ballot rotation systems within 6 months, with findings published on the Joint State Government Commission website
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Takes effect 60 days after enactment and amends the Pennsylvania Election Code of 1937
Legislative Description
In nomination of candidates, further providing for casting of lots for position of names upon the primary ballots or ballot labels and notice to candidates; in ballots, further providing for form of official election ballot and providing for order of candidates on the ballot; in voting machines, further providing for demonstration of voting machines; and, in Pennsylvania Election Law Advisory Board, providing for ballot order randomization study.
Last Action
Referred to State Government
2/25/2025