Bill > HB1381

This bill modifies the candidate filing procedures for political parties in New Hampshire by extending the filing deadline. Specifically, it allows political organizations an additional 10 full business days after the standard filing period to nominate candidates for state offices if no candidate initially filed during the regular period. Under the existing law, candidates must file between the first Wednesday in June and the Friday of the following week, and must be registered members of their party with appropriate age and domicile qualifications. The new provision enables the chairperson of a political organization to submit nominations for any unfilled office during this extended period, with all such filings to be made with the secretary of state. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage, providing political organizations more flexibility in candidate recruitment and potentially filling gaps in party representation for upcoming elections.

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