An Act relative to the 2026 state primary election date
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This law sets the date for the 2026 Massachusetts state primary election to be held on September 12, 2026. The emergency preamble was enacted to ensure the immediate establishment of this date. The bill was passed by both the House and Senate and signed into law by the Governor.
Key provisions
- The 2026 state primary election will be held on September 12, 2026.
- An emergency preamble was adopted to expedite the law's enactment.
- The bill was approved by the House of Representatives and the Senate.
- The Governor signed the bill into law.
- The bill was referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- The bill was amended by the Senate.
- The bill was reported out of committee.
- Rules were suspended to allow for passage.
Who is affected
- Voters in Massachusetts
- Political parties in Massachusetts
- Candidates running in Massachusetts elections
Notable changes
- Establishes a specific date for the 2026 primary election.
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Primary sponsor
House Committee on Ways and Means
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