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 for their respective offices. Specifically, new subsections are added to Sections 67.017, 68.004, 68.005, and 172.113, mandating that reports for general elections, primary elections, and runoff primaries include this percentage information. This change aims to provide clearer insights into the electoral outcomes by showing how each candidate performed relative to their competitors.

Additionally, Section 172.124(a) is amended to specify that the county clerk must prepare a report of the 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 requirements are in place for 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 67, Election Code 172, Election Code 68)
House Committee Report: Election Code 67.017, Election Code 68.004, Election Code 68.005, Election Code 172.113, Election Code 172.124 (Election Code 67, Election Code 172, Election Code 68)
Engrossed: Election Code 67.017, Election Code 68.004, Election Code 68.005, Election Code 172.113, Election Code 172.124 (Election Code 67, Election Code 172, Election Code 68)