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Senate advances bill to allow presidential candidates on regular primary ballot (SB3004)
Summary
Senate sponsors described SB3004 as a technical change to let presidential candidates appear on Utah's regular statewide primary ballot, set filing requirements, require a $500 fee and clarify the primary winner is not automatically on the general-election ballot; the Senate voted to move the bill to third reading, 25–0.
Senate Bill 3,004, described by sponsor Senator Knudson as a set of technical changes to the Elections Code, was advanced to third reading on Oct. 3, 2011 after floor discussion and questions about potential costs.
Knudson told the Senate the bill would allow presidential candidates who wish to be considered in Utah to appear on the statewide regular primary ballot rather than requiring a separate presidential-only primary. Sponsor description highlighted five main components: requiring presidential candidates to file a…
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