This bill establishes the date and procedures for the 2026 state primary election, which will be held on September 1, 2026. It outlines specific requirements for candidates who are not printed on the ballot but receive enough votes to be nominated, including the need to file a written acceptance and a receipt from the state ethics commission by September 3, 2026. Additionally, it sets deadlines for filing objections and withdrawals from nominations, filling vacancies caused by candidate ineligibility, and the process for recount petitions, all with specified timelines leading up to the primary and subsequent election.

The bill also includes provisions for notifying candidates of objections to nominations, the transmission of absentee ballots to eligible voters, and allows the state secretary to modify dates related to nominations as necessary for the administration of the November 3, 2026 state election. These measures are designed to ensure a smooth electoral process and timely communication among election officials, candidates, and voters.