Mississippi HB1238 allows political party executive committees to disqualify candidates who do not meet party qualifications.
Mississippi HB1238 amends the state's election laws to authorize political party executive committees to disqualify candidates who do not meet the qualifications established by the party. If a candidate is disqualified solely due to not meeting party requirements, they will be automatically placed on the ballot as an independent candidate. The bill also outlines procedures for candidates to challenge disqualification decisions and specifies the timing and methods for filing candidacy petitions and fees.
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