Prohibits candidates from nomination for more than one elective office at primary or general election.
This bill prohibits candidates from being nominated for more than one elective office in the same primary or general election in New Jersey. It directly affects candidates who might attempt to run for multiple positions, such as two different legislative seats or a state and local office simultaneously. The key mechanism requires candidates to withdraw from any nomination if they accept a nomination for another office, and amends election code to state: "No person shall be nominated as a candidate for more than one office in any primary or general election" and "No person shall be certified as a candidate for more than one office in the same election." The law aims to prevent candidates from splitting votes or confusing voters with multiple nominations during a single election cycle.
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in committee
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Introduction
Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee
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2 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bob Auth
RRepublican
P
Jay Webber
RRepublican
Co
Chris DePhillips
RRepublican
Co
John DiMaio
RRepublican
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