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NJ A2141
NJ A2141Decreases from 55 days to 21 days minimum time required to change political party affiliation prior to primary.
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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 would decrease, from 55 days to 21 days, the minimum time required to change one's political party affiliation prior to a primary election. This bill would make the minimum time required to change one's political party affiliation prior to a primary election identical to the minimum time required to register to vote prior to an election.
AI Summary
This bill shortens the required waiting period for a voter to change their political party affiliation before participating in a primary election from 55 days to 21 days. This change means that a voter will now only need to have been affiliated with a particular party for 21 days prior to a primary election to vote in that party's primary, aligning this deadline with the existing deadline for registering to vote before an election.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government 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/A2141 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A2500/2141_I1.HTM |
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