HB1238Introduced in the House
Candidates; authorize political party executive committee to disqualify a candidate not meeting the committee's qualifications.
Introduced by Noah Sanford, District 90
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An Act To Amend Sections 23-15-299 And 23-15-309, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A Political Party Executive Committee To Disqualify A Candidate Due To The Candidate Not Meeting The Qualifications Established By That Political Party Executive Committee; To Require A Candidate Who Is Disqualified Due Solely To The Candidate Not Meeting The Political Party's Requirements To Automatically Be Placed On The Ballot As An Independent; To Amend Sections 23-15-359 And 23-15-361, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Ballot To Include The Name Of Each Candidate Automatically Running As An Independent Due Solely To The Candidate Not Meeting A Political Party's Requirements; And For Related Purposes.
Where it stands
Died In Committee
February 3, 2026
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Bill history
Referred To Apportionment and Elections
Died In Committee
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