Bill > S419

This bill aims to promote good democracy in primary elections. It amends the state's election laws by establishing specific dates for state primaries and presidential primaries, as well as providing flexibility for local elections that may fall around the time of the presidential primary. Key provisions include: - State primaries are to be held on the second Tuesday in June of even-numbered years, with exceptions for special elections. - Presidential primaries are to be held on the first Tuesday in March of years when presidential electors are to be elected. - The state secretary is required to publish the date of state primaries by February 1 of each even-numbered year. - The state secretary must exclude from the presidential primary ballot any candidate who has not made their federal income tax returns from the previous four years publicly available at least 60 days before the primary. - Towns may hold local elections on the same date as the presidential primary, provided they use a separate ballot.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S419