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MA H785

MA H785
Relative to how Electoral College votes are delegated


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to choosing presidential electors and the process which governors them. Election Laws.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to change how presidential electors are chosen and how they cast their votes in the Electoral College. It specifies that one presidential elector shall be chosen from each congressional district, and two additional electors shall be chosen at-large. The bill also requires that each at-large elector cast their ballot for the presidential and vice-presidential candidates whose electors received the highest number of votes statewide, while each congressional district elector must cast their ballot for the candidates whose electors received the most votes in their district.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5026 (on 09/12/2022)

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