Montana SB562 revises election laws to implement a top two primary system for certain offices.
Montana SB562 revises election laws to implement a top two primary system for certain offices, including United States senator, United States representative, governor, and lieutenant governor. This system narrows the number of candidates advancing to the general election to the two candidates with the highest votes in the primary, regardless of party affiliation. The bill also outlines procedures for handling vacancies, recounts, and the filing of nomination and candidacy declarations.
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