New JerseyNew Jersey would move its annual June primaries one week later
Annual party primaries would fall on the Tuesday after June’s second Monday, beginning January 1 of the year after the measure becomes law.
What it does
New Jersey would move annual party primaries from the Tuesday after June’s first Monday to the Tuesday after its second Monday. The change would start January 1 following enactment.
Argument forVoters could have an extra week to compare candidates before choosing their party’s nominees in the annual primary.
Argument againstPrimary winners could have one less week to prepare for the general election because their nomination would come later.
More detail
New Jersey would move annual primary elections one week later. This would cover party primaries for the general election and elections for delegates and alternates to national party conventions. The date change would not apply to primaries for special elections. The change would take effect on January 1 of the year after it becomes law.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 19Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government CommitteeIntroduced
Civil Rights & Voting