Overview
- Lawmakers convened Oct. 23 for a single-item session on election law that is required to adjourn by Nov. 13.
- Six measures are on the docket, including HB 1 and its Senate companion to move the spring primary to May 16, 2026, the spring general to June 27, 2026, and open candidate qualifying on Feb. 11, 2026.
- HB 2 and its Senate companion would reschedule 2026 constitutional amendment votes from April 18 to May 16.
- HB 3 would lower 2026 primary qualifying fees to $600 for candidates for U.S. House and U.S. Senate, down from $1,500 and $3,500 respectively.
- HB 4 would set the 2026 fall primary and general as the election dates for party primary offices, with the highest vote-getter elected.