SB 371

Abstract

Requires primary election ballot to contain option permitting electors to vote for "None of the above" for nonpartisan state office with only one listed candidate. Requires nonpartisan state office election to occur at general election if "None of the above" option receives more votes than listed candidate and any write-in candidate. Requires Secretary of State to establish system to allow additional qualified electors to become candidates for nonpartisan state office at general election. Requires general election ballot to contain option permitting electors to vote for "None of the above" for state office with only one listed candidate. Requires state office election to occur at special election held no later than January 2 immediately following general election if "None of the above" option receives more votes than listed candidate and any write-in candidate. Requires Secretary of State to establish system to allow additional qualified electors to become candidates for state office at special election.