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Committee advances bill extending candidate filing window for special elections
Summary
The committee moved House File 66 to the General Register after testimony from minor-party officials and discussion about the barriers short filing windows create for minor-party and independent candidates in special elections.
The House Elections and Government Operations Committee voted to refer House File 66 to the General Register after testimony from election stakeholders and committee discussion.
Chair Quam introduced House File 66, which would set a minimum filing period for candidates who seek to run in special elections. "My intent with this bill is to ensure that there's a minimum amount of time allowed for filing so we give the public an opportunity to think it through and decide whether they wish to run," Chair Quam said.
Testimony from Chip Tangen,…
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