Election scheduling rules
When should local and special elections be held? 17 bills.
- Open now
- 9
- Coming back
- 5
- Became law
- 0
- Stopped
- 3
The bills
What can still move first, then what may return next session, then laws and what stopped. Newest first in each.
Can still move 9
- Can still moveRequires elections and terms of certain officials occur on even-numbered years except in the city of New YorkPassed both chambers
- Can still moveRequires village elections on the same date as general elections take place on even numbered yearsIn committee
- Can still moveRelates to deadlines for filing nominating petitions for small city school board electionsPassed both chambers
- Can still moveAn Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, in dates of elections and primaries and special elections, further providing…In committee
- Can still moveRequires fire district elections occur on the same day as school board elections and be run by the county board of elections; repealerIn committee
- Can still moveSchool; millage elections; limit to November elections. Amends secs. 312, 641 & 821 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.312 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4583'25Passed both chambers
- Can still moveProperty tax: millage; millage elections; limit to November elections. Amends secs. 24f & 36 of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.24f & 211.36)Passed both chambers
- Can still moveLocal; term of office for elected officials; modify. Amends 1909 PA 278 (MCL 78.1 - 78.28) by adding sec. 24ePassed both chambers
- Can still moveLocal; term of office start date for township officers; modify. Amends secs. 362 & 370 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.362 & 168.370)Passed both chambers
May return next session 5
- Filed for next sessionFilling vacancies in county and city governing bodiesIn committee
- Must be reintroduced next sessionAn act to amend title 15 of the delaware code relating to primary electionsPassed first chamber
- Must be reintroduced next sessionAllow municipalities to opt in to providing advance voting on Saturdays for municipal electionsPassed both chambers
- Must be reintroduced next sessionConsolidation and scheduling of general elections; joint subcommittee to studyPassed both chambers
- Must be reintroduced next sessionJoint subcommittee to study consolidation and schedulingPassed both chambers
Stopped: vetoed, failed or out of time 3
- Member(s) request name added as sponsor: M.M.Smith · Feb 4Municipal electionsSession ended
- Second Read and Referred S Local Government, Elections and Pensions Committee · Jan 15Modifies provisions relating to municipal electionsSession ended
- Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in House with 4 Favorable, 2 On Its Merits · Jan 14An act to amend title 15 of the delaware code relating to special elections for general assemblySession ended
Grouped by AI from the bills closest to Elections, by the policy questions they address. Bills in a group may take opposing positions. Grouping as of October 31, 2026. A bill is not a law until it is signed.
Other fights over Elections
Election administration control
Who manages elections and what safeguards prevent interference?
16 bills
Voter information access
How are voters notified about candidates, dates, and redistricting?
15 bills · 7 became law
Ballot counting rules
When do mailed ballots count and how are votes tabulated?
13 bills
Voter eligibility standards
What proof of identity or citizenship is required to register and vote?
11 bills
Election funding sources
Should public funds or private donations finance elections and campaigns?
7 bills