Ensures persons interested in filling certain vacancies in nominations for public office have access to certain information and to legal representation throughout selection process.
This bill amends New Jersey law to improve transparency and fairness when filling vacancies in primary election nominations for public office. It requires committees (state, county, or district) to provide written notice of their interest in filling a vacancy, and then must share a complete list of committee members (including contact details) within 72 hours. The bill also guarantees that interested candidates may use legal representation throughout the selection process and mandates that committees post this list online and use secret ballots for voting. These changes apply specifically to vacancies occurring before the general election, affecting candidates and committees involved in primary nomination selections.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee
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Kenyatta Stewart
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