The bill amends the Pennsylvania Election Code to modernize various aspects of election administration, particularly concerning election officers, candidate nominations, and the election process. A significant change is the requirement for all election officers to be sworn in by a "magisterial district judge" instead of a "justice of the peace." Additionally, it mandates that candidates' affidavits must confirm their eligibility and compliance with election laws, and allows nomination petitions to consist of multiple sheets with specific requirements for circulators. The bill also outlines the examination process for nomination petitions, stating that those with material errors or insufficient signatures will be rejected, and establishes that failure to pay the required filing fee or file a loyalty oath will create a vacancy in the party nomination.

Moreover, the bill details the nomination process for filling vacancies in elective public offices, specifying that political parties must follow their rules for nominations. It prohibits nomination certificates from including individuals already nominated by another party for the same office, with exceptions for certain judicial positions. The legislation also introduces provisions for substituted nominations in cases of candidate death or withdrawal and clarifies that no individual can be nominated by more than one party for the same office, except for specified judicial roles. Additionally, it addresses the counting of votes on irregular ballots, which will only be counted if they meet certain signature requirements. These amendments are set to take effect 60 days after the bill's passage.