HB1381 Extending the time of the party filing period.
Extending the time of the party filing period.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
No financial impact on residents.
Your Community
Longer filing periods encourage more candidates to run, giving voters better choices and more competitive elections.
Your Freedom
Expanding candidate filing windows increases democratic participation and political freedom.
Status
Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 House Journal 15
Sponsor
Matthew Wilhelm (D)
The Short Version
Extends the deadline for candidates to file for party nominations, giving potential candidates more time to decide to run for office. The bill advanced with a committee amendment on a 4-0 vote.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Potential candidates needing more time to decide
- ▲ Voters seeking competitive elections
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Election administrators with compressed post-filing timelines
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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