Committee approves bill extending party nomination window for special elections

Mar 3, 2026

The committee approved HB1528 to extend the time local political parties have to nominate special-election candidates from five to seven days after issuance of the writ; the bill was uncontested in the House and was reported out.

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The Senate committee approved HB1528, a bill extending the timeframe local political parties have to place nominees for General Assembly special elections from five days to seven days after issuance of the writ.

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