Committee rejects sync-of-primary-dates bill, citing registrar concerns
Jan 21, 2026
Jan 21, 2026
Senate Bill 76, which would align primary dates in presidential years to a single primary, failed to report out of the Privileges and Elections Committee on a recorded 6–9 vote after members raised concerns about timing and voter confusion.
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Senate Bill 76, a proposal to synchronize primary election dates during presidential years so voters would face one consolidated primary instead of staggered contests, failed to report out of the Privileges and Elections Committee.
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