SB562

Require top two primary for certain offices

Failed·5/23/25
Introduced Text

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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Roll Call Votes

(S) State Administration--To Table

9 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Apr 2, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate State Administration Hearing

History

May 23, 2025

Senate

(S) Died in Process

Apr 14, 2025

Senate

(S) Fiscal Note Printed

Apr 11, 2025

Senate

(S) Fiscal Note Received