Stephanie Bolden
- Democratic
- Representative
- District 2
Primary
Section 1 of this bill moves the date of primary elections for statewide office, county office, and municipal office to the fourth Tuesday in April, which is the date of the presidential primary (in presidential election years). The dates for submitting and withdrawing notification of candidacy have been adjusted accordingly. Section 2 of the bill changes the deadline for a minor political party selecting its candidate at the party’s convention. Section 3 of the bill changes the deadline for filing certificates of nomination from September 1st to April 1st. Section 4 changes the “closed” period in which a voter is not allowed to change his or her political affiliation to match the 60-day limit in 15 Del. C. § 3189 for presidential primaries.
Reported Out of Committee (Elections, Govt. & Community Affairs) in Senate with 5 On Its Merits
Amendment SA 1 to HB 41 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
Assigned to Elections, Govt. & Community Affairs Committee in Senate
Passed By House. Votes: 36 YES 5 NO
Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 4 Favorable
Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House
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