The bill H.117 aims to amend the current election laws in Vermont by prohibiting candidates who lose a major party primary from appearing on the general election ballot for the same office as either independent candidates or representatives of any other party. Specifically, it introduces new legal language stating that such candidates cannot be nominated by any party other than the one for which they appeared on the primary ballot. This change is intended to clarify the rules surrounding candidate nominations and ensure that those who do not succeed in the primary elections do not have the opportunity to run in the general elections.

Additionally, the bill modifies the language regarding the nomination process for candidates, replacing gender-specific terms with gender-neutral language. It specifies that a candidate who loses a major party primary shall not appear on the general election ballot as an independent candidate for the same office. The bill is set to take effect upon passage, reinforcing the legislative intent to streamline the electoral process and maintain the integrity of party nominations.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 17-2381, 17-2401