HB3543

Elections; primary elections; presidential election years; candidate filing periods; statewide elected positions; effective date.

Introduced·2/2/26
Int Text

Oklahoma HB3543 changes primary election dates and filing periods for presidential election years.

Oklahoma HB3543 modifies the primary election date for presidential election years, setting it for the third Tuesday in March. It also establishes a December filing period for statewide elected positions, allowing candidates to file from the first Wednesday of December until the next Friday. The bill amends existing sections of Oklahoma statutes to reflect these changes.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Feb 3

House

Second Reading referred to Rules

Feb 2

House

First Reading

Feb 2

House

Authored by Representative Hays