HB 400

  • Delaware House Bill
  • 152nd General Assembly (2023-2024)
  • Introduced in House Jun 18, 2024
  • Passed House Jun 18, 2024
  • Senate
  • Governor

An Act To Amend Title 15 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Primary Elections.

Abstract

This Act 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, as have the dates for notice of filing fees and background checks. 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. This Act is applicable to all primary elections after December 31, 2025.

Bill Sponsors (11)

Votes


Jun 18, 2024

Actions


Jun 18, 2024

House

Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 NOT VOTING

Senate

Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate

  • Introduction
  • Referral-Committee
Executive

Jun 12, 2024

House

Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 1 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits

  • Committee-Passage
  • Committee-Passage-Favorable
Administration

May 16, 2024

House

Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House

  • Introduction
  • Referral-Committee
Administration

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