Bill > HB06469

This bill proposes to amend title 9 of the general statutes to reduce the number of signatures a candidate must collect to qualify for placement on a primary or election ballot. Currently, candidates are required to gather a specific number of signatures from registered voters to demonstrate sufficient community support for their candidacy, and this legislation would lower that signature threshold. By decreasing the required number of signatures, the bill aims to make it easier for candidates to access the ballot, potentially lowering barriers to political participation and giving voters more choices during elections. The reduction in signature requirements could help candidates with limited resources or from smaller political parties to more easily enter the electoral process. While the exact number of signatures to be reduced is not specified in the provided text, the bill's purpose is clearly to simplify the petition process for political candidates.

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