The POLE Act would bar federal funds from being used to administer elections for federal, state, or local office in any state that does not have a law allowing local governments to hold local elections in odd-numbered years. The change would apply starting in fiscal year 2027. The bill was introduced and referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
A state would need a law permitting local elections in odd-numbered years to receive federal funds for administering elections covered by the bill. The bill does not require a local government to hold an election in an odd-numbered year.
The bill does not state costs or savings. No publicly available information.
The bill states that odd-numbered-year local elections can give local candidates and issues more attention and help voters make informed choices.
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