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This bill amends Arizona election laws to adjust the dates for primary elections and candidate filing deadlines, primarily impacting elections held in 2028 and later. Specifically, it moves the primary election day from the second to last Tuesday in July to the Tuesday before the last Monday in May, and consequently shifts the deadlines for candidates to file nomination papers and petitions. For partisan nominations, the filing window will change from 120-150 days before the primary to 117-140 days before, and for nonpartisan elections, it moves from 120-150 days before the election to 117-140 days before. The bill also adjusts the calculation basis for signature requirements on nomination petitions and clarifies that election days themselves are not legal holidays. These changes aim to consolidate election dates and potentially streamline the election process.

Justice, Military Affairs and Security

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/85333