A 3761 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

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

This New Jersey bill revises the process for filling vacancies in the U.S. House of Representatives. It requires the governor to issue a special election writ within 10 days of a vacancy, unless the remaining term is less than 135 days. The bill also specifies that special primaries must occur 70-76 days before the special election, with the general election held 64-70 days after the primary. This affects New Jersey voters in the affected congressional district and the governor’s office, as it standardizes timing for special elections. (Note: The bill was withdrawn on January 13, 2026, as it was covered by existing law, P.L.2025, c.275.)
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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