Bill > A5117

This bill modifies the number of signatures required for candidates to be placed on various election ballots in New Jersey, including primary, general, nonpartisan municipal, and school elections. The bill standardizes and, in some cases, reduces the number of signatures needed based on the population of the municipality or ward. For statewide offices, candidates will still need 2,000 aggregate signatures, while for state legislative offices, the requirement is 250 signatures. For municipal elections, the signature requirements range from 5 to 100 signatures depending on the municipality's population size. The bill also requires the Secretary of State to publish nomination petition forms by January 1 of each election year, ensuring candidates have early access to the correct documentation. Additionally, the bill allows candidates to both sign and circulate their own nomination petitions and requires candidates to include a functioning email address on their petitions. For school board elections, the bill maintains a requirement of at least 25 signatures for nomination. The legislation aims to streamline the candidate nomination process and make it more accessible while maintaining the integrity of the electoral system.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A5117