HB 864
AN ACT relating to elections.
In Plain Language
This bill removes the requirement that two registered voters from a candidate's party and district must sign off on candidates running in primary elections. It also removes the same two-voter signature requirement for people running for judge. These changes apply retroactively starting November 1, 2025.
Official summary
Amend KRS 118.125, relating to primary elections, to remove the requirement that 2 registered voters from a candidate's party and district or jurisdiction must sign the candidate's notification and declaration; amend KRS 118A.060 to remove the requirement that 2 registered voters from a judicial candidate's district or circuit must sign the candidate's petition for nomination; amend KRS 118A.100 to remove the requirement that 2 registered voters from a judicial candidate's district or circuit must sign the candidate's petition for nomination; amend KRS 118.155 to conform, make retroactive effective as of November 1, 2025; RETROACTIVE.
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Latest action
to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)
Mar 10, 2026
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