Concerning vacancies in partisan elective offices.

HB 2460 changes how vacancies in partisan county offices (like county commissioner or council seats) are filled. If a vacancy occurs after an election but before the new term starts, the person appointed must belong to the same political party as the previous officeholder. This rule applies to county-level partisan races but not to nonpartisan offices or state-level positions. The bill takes effect January 1, 2027, only if a related constitutional amendment is approved by voters in November 2026.