Delaware House Bill 215
Session 152
An Act To Amend Title 15 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Primary Elections.
Active
Failed in Senate on Jun 30, 2023
Sponsors
14 Sponsors
Stephanie T. Bolden
Brian Pettyjohn
David P. Sokola
Valerie Longhurst
Trey Paradee
Peter C. Schwartzkopf
S. Elizabeth Lockman
Bryan Townsend
Nicole Poore
Laura V. Sturgeon
Kendra Johnson
Bryant L. Richardson
Daniel B. Short
Lyndon D. Yearick
First Action
Jun 8, 2023
Latest Action
Jun 30, 2023
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill Number
215
State
Delaware
Session
152
Brian Pettyjohn
grade
Primary
Bryan Townsend
grade
Primary
Bryant L. Richardson
grade
Primary
Daniel B. Short
grade
Primary
David P. Sokola
grade
Primary
Kendra Johnson
grade
Primary
Laura V. Sturgeon
grade
Primary
Lyndon D. Yearick
grade
Primary
Nicole Poore
grade
Primary
Primary
S. Elizabeth Lockman
grade
Primary
Stephanie T. Bolden
grade
Primary
Trey Paradee
grade
Primary
Valerie Longhurst
grade
Primary
checkPassed on June 15, 2023
Motion Text
SM
House Roll Call Votes
Cyndie Romer
Yes
DeShanna U Neal
Yes
Other
Other
Yes
Other
Stephanie T. Bolden
Yes
Yes
Summary
Section 1 of this bill moves the date of primary elections for statewide office, county office, and municipal office to the fourth Tuesday in April, which is the date of the presidential primary (in presidential election years). The dates for submitting and withdrawing notification of candidacy have been adjusted accordingly. Section 2 of the bill changes the deadline for a minor political party selecting its candidate at the party’s convention. Section 3 of the bill changes the deadline for filing certificates of nomination from September 1st to April 1st. Section 4 changes the “closed” period in which a voter is not allowed to change his or her political affiliation to match the 60-day limit in 15 Del. C. § 3189 for presidential primaries.
Section 5 provides that the Act is applicable to all primary elections after October 1, 2024.
06/30/2023
Senate
Defeated By Senate. Votes: 3 NO 18 NOT VOTING
06/28/2023
Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Executive) in Senate with 5 On Its Merits
06/15/2023
Senate
Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate
06/15/2023
House
Passed By House. Votes: 38 YES 3 ABSENT
06/14/2023
House
Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 5 On Its Merits
06/08/2023
House
Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House
Sources
Open States
Record Created
Jun 8, 2023 6:40:46 PM
Record Updated
Jul 1, 2023 4:54:43 AM