This bill amends current election law to allow candidates for the Senate and General Assembly from the same legislative district and political party to appear together on the same nominating petition. The new legal language specifies that these candidates may jointly submit their petitions, which streamlines the process of gathering signatures for those running in the same district. The bill maintains the existing requirement for the number of signatures needed on the petitions but simplifies the process for candidates who choose to collaborate.

In addition to allowing joint petitions, the bill also mandates that the petitions for any State, county, or municipal elective public office must include a functioning campaign email address for each candidate. This change aims to enhance communication and transparency between candidates and voters. Overall, the bill seeks to facilitate the nomination process for candidates of the same political party while ensuring compliance with existing election laws.