Bill > HB1272

This bill allows towns and school districts in New Hampshire to voluntarily include candidates' party affiliations on official ballots through a voting process. Under this legislation, towns and school districts can vote to add a ballot question asking voters whether they want candidates' party affiliations printed on future ballots. If a majority of voters approve, the candidate's party affiliation (as listed on their voter checklist at the time of declaring candidacy) will be printed in parentheses after their name using the first three letters of the party name, or "(UND)" if the candidate has no declared party. Towns and school districts can also vote to rescind this provision in future meetings. The bill provides a mechanism for both towns using the official ballot system and school districts to implement this change, giving local voters the opportunity to decide whether they want party affiliations displayed on their ballots. The legislation will take effect 60 days after its passage, providing time for municipalities to prepare for potential implementation.

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