This bill establishes the procedures and deadlines for the 2026 state primary election, which is set to take place on September 1, 2026. It outlines the requirements for candidates who are not initially listed on the ballot but receive enough votes to be nominated, specifying that they must submit 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 of which are to be completed by specific dates surrounding the primary election.

The bill also includes provisions for notifying candidates of any objections to nominations and mandates that local election officials transmit absentee ballots to eligible voters by September 19, 2026. Furthermore, it grants the state secretary the authority to adjust any related dates as necessary for the orderly administration of the subsequent November 3, 2026 state election, ensuring that all changes are communicated effectively to relevant parties.