Holding Candidates Accountable for Abandoning the Ballot

Description

This bill sets rules and deadlines for withdrawing candidacy for certain offices filled at the general election and creates penalties for improper withdrawals. It aims to prevent gamesmanship and last-minute chaos that misleads voters and undermines ballot integrity. CPAC supports clear, enforceable election rules that promote transparency and supported this bill. The Senate passed this bill on 2025-10-14 by a vote of 19-14. The bill later became law.