Ohio - Session 2025-2026
Title: Implement a top-two primary election system
To amend sections 111.27, 3501.01, 3501.06, 3501.23, 3505.03, 3505.04, 3509.03, 3509.04, 3511.02, 3511.05, 3513.01, 3513.02, 3513.04, 3513.05, 3513.052, 3513.07, 3513.13, 3513.14, 3513.19, 3513.20, 3513.22, 3513.23, 3513.257, 3513.261, 3513.262, 3513.30, 3513.31, 3513.311, 3517.01, 3517.012, and 3517.03 and to repeal sections 3513.28, 3513.301, and 3513.312 of the Revised Code to implement a top-two primary election system for elective congressional, state, district, county, and municipal offices.
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| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-19 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-03-19 | Status | in_committee |
| 2026-03-19 | Latest Action | Introduced |
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| SB 63 | Prohibit use of ranked choice voting; withhold funding for use | enrolled |
| SB 395 | Implement top-three primary, consensus general election system | in_committee |
| SB 293 | Revise deadline to return absent voter ballots | enrolled |
| HB 761 | Allow absent voter’s ballot return to any county polling place | in_committee |
| HB 752 | Prohibit board of elections member from state central comm. | in_committee |
| SB 335 | Make Election Day a holiday | in_committee |
| HB 619 | Authorize board of elections to meet by video conference | in_committee |
| HB 601 | Revise the Election Law | in_committee |