A 5290 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Requires primary and general election candidates to use nominating petition forms made available by Secretary of State, county clerk, or municipal clerk.

This bill requires political candidates in New Jersey to use the official nominating petition forms provided by the Secretary of State, county clerk, or municipal clerk for both primary and general elections. It applies to all individuals seeking office who wish to gather voter signatures to appear on the ballot, ensuring they utilize the standardized documents available through these government offices. By mandating the use of these specific forms, the legislation aims to streamline the candidate qualification process and maintain consistency across different election types.
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Jun 2026
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Introduced Jun 18, 2026 Last action Jun 18, 2026
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Jun 18, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee
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