2009 House Bill 4082: Ban primary loser from running in general election as write-in

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Introduced by Rep. Bill Rogers (R) on January 22, 2009, to prohibit a candidate who loses a primary election running as write-in candidate for same office at general election (unless the primary winner dies or becomes ineligible).
- Referred to the House Ethics and Elections Committee on January 22, 2009.

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1) Re: 2009 House Bill 4082 (Ban primary loser from running in general election as write-in ) by gypsy on March 18, 2009

Seems to me like this bill would change the rules for running. At this time, nothing bans a primary loser from running as a write in.

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2) Re: 2009 House Bill 4082 (Ban primary loser from running in general election as write-in ) by silence dogood on March 18, 2009

we understand that you don't care. but what makes you think that this bill is misguided? shouldn't citizens who wish to run obey the rules for running?

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3) Re: 2009 House Bill 4082 (Ban primary loser from running in general election as write-in ) by jmangan on March 18, 2009

This one doesn't wonder, or care.

This one thinks this bill is misguided. The more citizens running for an elected position, the better.

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