An Act establishing the state primary to the second Tuesday of May
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes to move Massachusetts’ state primary election to the second Tuesday of May. Currently, the primary election date varies. This legislation seeks to standardize the primary election date, establishing it consistently on the second Tuesday of May each year. The bill was referred to the committee on Election Laws and subsequently concurred by the House.
Key provisions
- The state primary election will be held on the second Tuesday of May.
- The bill was referred to the committee on Election Laws.
- The House concurred with the bill.
- A hearing is scheduled for June 17, 2025.
Who is affected
- Voters in Massachusetts
- Political parties in Massachusetts
- State election officials in Massachusetts
Notable changes
- This bill changes the existing date for the state primary election.
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