The proposed resolution seeks to amend the Arkansas Constitution to mandate the General Assembly to establish a revised election process for general elections, special elections, and elections for nonpartisan offices. Key provisions include requiring that all candidates for a primary election be listed on a single ballot, regardless of their political party affiliation, and that the top two candidates from these elections advance to the general election. Additionally, the amendment stipulates that if only one or two candidates file for an office, they will automatically advance to the general election. The resolution also outlines the process for unaffiliated candidates and specifies that the election process will not apply to municipal or local offices, nor to presidential elections.
Furthermore, the amendment includes provisions for the General Assembly to create laws governing various aspects of the election process, such as candidate filing procedures, election conduct, and the resolution of tie votes. It also repeals existing constitutional provisions related to elections with a single candidate and amends existing sections regarding ballot placement. The amendment is set to take effect on January 1, 2027, and will apply to elections occurring on or after January 1, 2028. The resolution will be submitted to voters for approval or rejection in the next general election.