The bill establishes a requirement for runoff elections for certain offices, including governor, secretary of state, and federal positions, if no candidate secures a majority of votes in the primary elections. The runoff will feature the top two candidates from the primary, with specific provisions for ties and candidate withdrawals. Runoff elections are scheduled for the first Tuesday after the second Monday in August during general election years. Additionally, the bill creates a runoff election account to manage associated costs, overseen by the secretary of state. It also amends various sections of the Election Code to clarify primary election timing, voter registration requirements, and candidate certification, including changing the primary election date to the first Tuesday after the first Monday in May.

Moreover, the bill modifies election-related procedures, including the requirement for runoff elections to be listed on political party ballots and adjusts deadlines for county commissioners and clerks regarding election district divisions and notifications. It mandates that the secretary of state notify county clerks about runoff elections within two days of the state canvassing board meeting and ensures that campaign reporting requirements apply to runoff elections. The bill also introduces a new application form for candidates seeking election as special district directors and requires a review by the joint corporations, elections, and political subdivisions interim committee regarding election scheduling. To support these changes, the bill appropriates $2 million from the general fund for the runoff election account, with specific effective dates for different sections of the act.