Rhode Island H7786 proposes a constitutional amendment to allow non-partisan elections for the secretary of state starting in 2030.
Rhode Island H7786 proposes an amendment to the State Constitution to change the election process for the secretary of state. Starting with the 2030 election, the secretary of state will be elected in a non-partisan election, without any party label. This change aims to ensure that the secretary of state is not nominated or elected as an official representative of a political party. The amendment will take effect on January 1, 2030.
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