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2002 SESSION
SB 560 Primary elections; procedures in run-off elections.
Introduced by: Richard L. Saslaw | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Run-off primaries. Authorizes a run-off primary if the candidate winning the first primary has not received at least 40 percent of the vote cast for the office. The candidate receiving the next highest number of votes may call for a second primary to be held on the fourth Tuesday following the first primary. Only the candidates receiving the highest and next highest number of votes in the first primary will have their names printed on the ballot for the run-off primary.
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HISTORY
- 01/09/02 Senate: Presented & ordered printed 020953420
- 01/09/02 Senate: Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
- 02/05/02 Senate: Continued to 2003 in P. & E. (14-Y 0-N)