HB1391 Establishing a commission to study the implementation of a single ballot primary election.
Establishing a commission to study the implementation of a single ballot primary election.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Study commission has minimal cost.
Your Community
Nonpartisan primaries could reduce political polarization and lead to candidates who better represent the full community.
Your Freedom
A single-ballot primary would give all voters equal access to all candidates regardless of party registration.
Status
Minority Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study
Sponsor
Eleana Colby (D)
The Short Version
Would create a commission to study implementing a single-ballot (nonpartisan) primary election system. This could lead to electoral reforms that give voters more choices and reduce hyper-partisan primaries.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Independent and unaffiliated voters
- ▲ Moderate candidates
- ▲ Electoral reform advocates
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Major political parties that control their nomination process
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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