03/24/2025

House Bill 197

Lead Sponsors: Representative Dan Troy and Representative Beryl Piccolantonio

Status: Introduced (March 24, 2025)

Description: The bill moves Ohio's presidential primary election to the first Tuesday after the first Monday in May. The primary currently occurs on the third Tuesday after the first Monday in March.

For example, Ohio held its 2024 presidential primary election on March 19; the bill would have made the election held on May 7.

CCAO Position: No position (as of March 2025)