Allows candidates for Senate and General Assembly to appear together in same nominating petition.
This bill (S 3203) amends New Jersey election law to allow candidates running for both the State Senate and General Assembly from the same legislative district and political party to include their names on a single nominating petition. Currently, candidates for these two positions must file separate petitions. The change simplifies the nomination process for candidates seeking both offices within the same district, reducing administrative steps for voters and petitioners. It applies only to candidates of the same party seeking nomination in the same legislative district.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 28, 2026
Last action Jan 28, 2026
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Jan 28, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
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2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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