Relating to establishing an option to vote for no candidate.
Summary
Requires primary election ballot to contain option permitting electors to vote for "None of the above" for nonpartisan state office with only one listed candidate. Requires nonpartisan state office election to occur at general election if "None of the above" option receives more votes than listed candidate and any write-in candidate. Requires Secretary of State to establish system to allow additional qualified electors to become candidates for nonpartisan state office at general election. Requires general election ballot to contain option permitting electors to vote for "None of the above" for state office with only one listed candidate. Requires state office election to occur at special election held no later than January 2 immediately following general election if "None of the above" option receives more votes than listed candidate and any write-in candidate. Requires Secretary of State to establish system to allow additional qualified electors to become candidates for state office at special election.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 11, 2021
Last action Jun 27, 2021
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Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Jun 27, 2021
Upper · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
upper
Jan 19, 2021
Committee
Referred to Rules.
upper
Jan 11, 2021
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
BB
Brian Boquist
IIndependent
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