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SB 2147 Failed

AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- PRIMARY ELECTIONS

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted

Requires that the primary election date, statutorily the eighth Tuesday preceding the biennial state elections, shall be held on the Wednesday when Labor Day is the day before said Tuesday. No other filing deadlines would be affected.

Chamber
Senate
Introduced
Jan 16, 2026
Last action
Feb 26, 2026 — 02/26/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Sponsor
Matt LaMountain D
Session
2026
Momentum
5 · Stalled