2012 House Bill 5845

Restrict incumbent candidate party switch gamesmanship

Introduced in the House

Sept. 11, 2012

Introduced by Rep. David Nathan (D-11)

To allow a political party to select a new candidate up to 14 days after the usual filing deadline if an incumbent officeholder of that party switches parties within seven days before the filing deadline.

Referred to the Committee on Redistricting and Elections