Bill > S435

This bill proposes to amend the existing election laws in Massachusetts to promote democracy in primary elections. The key provisions include: 1. Establishing set dates for state primaries, with the state primary being held on the second Tuesday in June of even-numbered years and on the fourth Tuesday preceding special state elections. The bill also allows for adjustments to the state primary date if it conflicts with a religious holiday. 2. Setting the presidential primary to be held on the first Tuesday in March of any year in which presidential electors are to be elected, and allowing towns to hold their own elections on the same date as the presidential primary. 3. Providing flexibility for towns and districts to adjust the dates of their preliminary, primary, or election if they fall within 30 days before or after the presidential primary, allowing them to establish a date between February 1st and May 31st. The overall purpose of this bill is to standardize and streamline the primary election process in Massachusetts, while also giving local jurisdictions some flexibility to accommodate scheduling conflicts.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S435