HB1898

In nomination of candidates, further providing for number of signers required for nomination petitions of candidates at primaries.

Introduced·9/30/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB1898 amends the Pennsylvania Election Code to increase the number of signers required for nomination petitions for General Assembly.

Pennsylvania HB1898 amends the Pennsylvania Election Code to increase the number of signers required for nomination petitions for General Assembly offices. Specifically, it raises the number of signatures needed for Senators from 300 to 500. For Representatives, the number of signatures remains at 300, but sitting Representatives can file a certificate of nomination instead. The bill also restricts sitting Senators and Representatives from challenging nomination petitions for their own offices and prohibits filing nomination certificates in the election following redistricting.

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State Government Committee
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History

Sep 30, 2025

House

Referred to State Government