A2682

Allows candidates for Senate and General Assembly to appear together in same nominating petition.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A2682 allows Senate and General Assembly candidates from the same district and party to appear on the same nomination petition.

New Jersey A2682 permits candidates for the Senate and General Assembly who are from the same legislative district and political party to appear together on the same nomination petition. This change simplifies the process of gathering signatures for these candidates, who currently require the same number of signatures on their nominating petitions. The bill does not alter the required number of signatures but aims to streamline the nomination process for candidates who choose to be named on the same petition.

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Where it stands

Current
State and Local Government Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
2
RR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee