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RI H7089
Bill
Status
1/14/2026
Primary Sponsor
June Speakman
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AI Summary
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Moves primary elections from the 8th Tuesday to the 9th Tuesday before biennial state elections, with a provision that if the 9th Tuesday falls the day after Labor Day, the primary shifts to Wednesday
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Changes candidacy declaration filing periods from the last Monday-Wednesday in June to specific days calculated relative to the primary date (77th-78th days before primary, or 78th-79th days if primary falls on the Wednesday after Labor Day)
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Extends nomination paper submission and filing deadlines by one day (from 60th to 61st day for submission, from 54th to 55th day for filing before primary)
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Increases the filing deadline for independent presidential candidates and minor party presidential candidates from 60 days to 67 days before the general election
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Takes effect January 1, 2028
Legislative Description
Amends several statutes relating to elections and the dates for primaries and dates within which to file nomination papers and object to nomination papers.
Elections
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
3/10/2026