SB395

Implement top-three primary, consensus general election system

Introduced·3/23/26
Introduced Text

Implements a top-three primary and consensus general election system in Ohio.

Ohio SB395 introduces a top-three primary election system where the top three candidates advance to the general election. In the general election, the candidate with the most pairing wins, or if none wins all pairings, the one with the smallest margin of loss is declared the winner. The bill also includes provisions for the nomination process, ballot design, and the handling of candidate withdrawals or disqualifications. It affects all state, district, county, municipal, and township offices, as well as nonpartisan offices.

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Where it stands

Current
General Government Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jun 8

2:30 PM

Senate General Government 1st Hearing, Sponsor

History

Mar 25

Senate

Referred to committee: General Government

Mar 23

Senate

Introduced