SB0691

Elections: scheduling; August primary election date; eliminate, move primary election date to May, and add the February regular election date. Amends (See bill).

Chamber Passed·3/18/26

Eliminates August primary election, moves primary election to May, and adds February regular election date.

This bill amends the election code to eliminate the August primary election and move the primary election to May. It also adds a February regular election date. The bill specifies the dates for various elections and the procedures for filing nominating petitions and affidavits of candidacy. It includes provisions for the nomination of candidates, the conduct of primary and general elections, and the handling of absentee voter ballots. The bill takes effect on January 1, 2027.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 29–4 · Mar 18
Current
Election Integrity Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

29 Yea

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4 Nay

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4 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 11

9:00 AM

Senate Elections and Ethics

Feb 11

3:00 PM

Senate Elections and Ethics

History

Mar 18

Senate

Amendment(s) Defeated

Mar 18

Senate

Substitute (s-3) Defeated

Mar 18

Senate

Passed Roll Call # 34 Yeas 29 Nays 4 Excused 4 Not Voting 0