Elections office outlines three recent law changes affecting ballots and filings

Jul 8, 2026

Scott Nago summarized three legislative changes: vacancy timing (Act 8), shortened by-mail registration deadline (Act 6) and an online candidate filing system (Act 194) planned for 2028.

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During the briefing, Nago reviewed several statutes that affect administration this cycle. He said Act 8 moved the deadline for parties to provide replacement names after a vacancy from 40 to 60 days for the general election to meet federal 45‑day overseas printing requirements. "Act 8 ... moved the deadline for parties to provide names in the general election from 40 days to 60 days," he said.

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