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Panel approves rules for nicknames and ballot names after clerks seek clarity
2320018 · February 13, 2025
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Summary
Senate Bill 54 (first substitute) would set a process for how names appear on ballots, allowing common nicknames when supported by affidavits and giving election officials discretion to reject spurious or offensive names; the committee favorably recommended the bill.
Senate Bill 54 (first substitute) would create a structured process for how a candidate’s name may appear on the ballot, aiming to reduce inconsistent local practice following the recent presidential election.
Under the bill, the default ballot name is a candidate’s legal first and last name. A candidate may…
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