Runoff Elections for Primary Races
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R · S30
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the motion because they believe it infringes on the majority floor leader's prerogative to select bills and disrupts a process that has been working smoothly.
R · S13
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports bringing up the bill because they believe it rises to a level of importance that warrants discussion by the entire body.
R · S25
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the motion because they believe reopening general file will create a chaotic situation similar to the previous year and wants to support the existing system.
R · H17
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker explained their vote by disclosing a personal conflict of interest, stating they are involved in a lawsuit that the bill would impact.
R · H29
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because elected officials need flexibility to hire staff who share their vision and can help them accomplish their agenda quickly, similar to a new coach building a team.
R · H05
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill because it creates an imbalance in state government by giving elected officials special flexibility that other agencies do not have, sending a wrong message about fairness.
R · H04
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill because it establishes a spoils system where elected officials can reward campaign supporters and donors with positions.
If a lawmaker is not listed, we couldn't find a published reason.
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The amendment changes the duration of a runoff election ballot from one hour to two hours.
The amendment changes the bill to require instant runoff elections for certain offices instead of regular primary elections when no candidate receives a majority vote.
The amendment changes the rules for primary elections and runoff elections for certain offices, specifying when these elections will be held.
The amendment adds a condition under which a majority party in a partisan primary election can avoid participating in runoff elections if certain criteria are met.
The amendment changes the language in the bill to specify that May primary elections will occur if no candidate receives a majority of votes, and it modifies several sections related to election dates and formats.
The amendment changes the language in two places of HB0249 to clarify how runoff elections are conducted after a primary election.
The amendment changes the word 'present' to 'registered' in a section of the bill.