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NJ S1679
NJ S1679Prohibits candidates who are constitutionally ineligible to hold office from being placed on general election ballots.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill prohibits the name of any candidate for office from being placed on a general election ballot if that candidate is ineligible to hold that office under the qualifications prescribed by the State Constitution or the Constitution of the United States. For example, this would include instances in which the candidate has not yet reached the age required for holding the office or the candidate has exceeded the maximum number of terms permitted in the office.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to ensure that candidates who are constitutionally ineligible to hold a particular office are not placed on the general election ballot. This means that if a candidate does not meet the age requirements for the office or has already served the maximum number of terms allowed by the State Constitution or the U.S. Constitution, their name will be removed from the ballot. The bill also specifies that this prohibition applies to candidates nominated through primaries who fail to accept their nomination or file required oaths.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S1679 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S2000/1679_I1.HTM |
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