New Jersey Legislature Passes Bill Increasing Petition Requirements for Independent Candidates and the Nominees of Unqualified Parties

On January 30, the New Jersey legislature passed AB 5117, which increases the number of signatures for independent candidates and the nominees of unqualified parties. The Governor signed it on February 3. The bill passed on a party-line vote in each house, with Democrats supporting it and Republicans opposed.


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