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OK HB3543
OK HB3543Elections; primary elections; presidential election years; candidate filing periods; statewide elected positions; effective date.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to elections; 26 O.S. 2021, Section 1-102, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 329, O.S.L. 2023 (26 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1-102), which relates to primary elections; modifying primary election date on presidential election years; amending 26 O.S. 2021, Section 5-110, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 329, O.S.L. 2023 (26 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 5-110), which relates to candidate filing periods; establishing a December filing period for statewide elected positions; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill modifies Oklahoma's election laws by changing the date of primary elections in presidential election years to the third Tuesday in March, instead of the third Tuesday in June, and establishes a new candidate filing period for statewide elected positions, requiring declarations of candidacy to be filed in early December rather than in April.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
House Committee Proposed Policy Committee Substitute 1 - Proposed Policy Committee Substitute 1 (on 02/06/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb3543&Session=2600 |
| Proposed Policy Committee Substitute 1 | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20COMMITTEE%20AMENDMENTS/House/HB3543%20POLPCS1%20NEIL%20HAYS-MJ.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/hB/HB3543%20INT.PDF |
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