The bill amends various sections of the Election Code to enhance the reporting of election results by requiring the inclusion of each candidate's percentage of the total votes received in both general and primary elections. Specifically, new subsections are added to Sections 67.017, 68.004, 68.005, and 172.113, mandating that reports for general elections and periodic reports for primaries and runoffs must detail each candidate's percentage of total votes. This change aims to provide clearer insights into the electoral outcomes and the relative performance of candidates.

Additionally, Section 172.124(a) is modified to specify that the county clerk must prepare a report of votes received by each candidate for nomination to a statewide or district office, including early voting votes. The bill will take effect on September 1, 2025, ensuring that these reporting standards are implemented in future elections.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Election Code 67.017, Election Code 68.004, Election Code 68.005, Election Code 172.113, Election Code 172.124 (Election Code 172, Election Code 67, Election Code 68)