Iowa SSB1013 mandates primary elections for city, school district, and merged area offices, replacing other nomination methods.

Iowa SSB1013 requires primary elections for nominating candidates in city, school district, and merged area elections. It repeals other nomination methods, including nominations by petition and runoff elections. The bill applies to elections held on or after January 1, 2027. It mandates that candidates file nomination papers with the appropriate clerk or secretary, with deadlines set before the primary election. The bill also details procedures for handling ballot vacancies and objections to nominations.

Iowa SSB1013 mandates primary elections for city, school district, and merged area offices, replacing other nomination methods.

Iowa SSB1013 requires primary elections for nominating candidates in city, school district, and merged area elections. It repeals other nomination methods, including nominations by petition and runoff elections. The bill applies to elections held on or after January 1, 2027. It mandates that candidates file nomination papers with the appropriate clerk or secretary, with deadlines set before the primary election. The bill also details procedures for handling ballot vacancies and objections to nominations.