Sets the timeline for candidate declination
This bill changes the deadline for candidates to decline multiple party nominations from 10 days to 7 days after primary election results are certified. It directly affects candidates who are nominated by more than one party for the same office but are not selected in a primary election. The key provision modifies Election Law Section 6-146 to require declination within seven days, rather than ten, following primary certification. This is a procedural adjustment with no substantive policy changes beyond the shortened timeline.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 11, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW
lower
Apr 11, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Latrice Walker
DDemocratic
Co
Sarahana Shrestha
DDemocratic/Working Families
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