An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, in nomination of candidates, further providing for affidavits of candidates and providing for ascertaining residence of candidates.
This bill amends Pennsylvania's Election Code to require candidates for state, local, and federal offices to file affidavits confirming their eligibility, campaign expense compliance, and party affiliation when submitting nomination petitions. It also adds a separate affidavit specifically for verifying candidate residence and post office address, which will be kept confidential and not subject to public disclosure under state right-to-know laws. The changes apply to a wide range of offices including state representatives, judges, party delegates, and federal candidates, though U.S. presidential candidates would only need to provide their post office address without filing the full affidavit. The bill takes effect 60 days after passage and aims to streamline candidate verification while protecting personal address information from public records.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 11, 2026
Last action Mar 11, 2026
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Mar 11, 2026
Committee
Referred to State Government
lower
1 primary · 11 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Joe Hogan
RRepublican
Co
Bud Cook
RRepublican
Co
David Rowe
RRepublican
Co
Jessica Benham
DDemocratic
Co
Kristin Marcell
RRepublican
Co
Mark Gillen
RRepublican
Co
Michael Stender
RRepublican
Co
Milou Mackenzie
RRepublican
Co
Rob Kauffman
RRepublican
Co
Roni Green
DDemocratic
Co
Shelby Labs
RRepublican
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