Prohibiting Election Officials from Federal Campaign Activities
New rules aim to boost election trust by preventing chief state election officials from actively participating in federal political campaigns. This means those overseeing elections cannot simultaneously support candidates, ensuring greater impartiality in the voting process. An exception applies if the official or a close family member is a candidate, provided they recuse themselves from election administration.
Key points
Chief state election administration officials are prohibited from active participation in political campaigns for federal office they supervise.
Prohibited activities include holding positions in candidate committees, using official authority to influence election results, and soliciting contributions for federal candidates.
The rules will apply to federal elections held after December 2021.
An exception exists if the official or an immediate family member is a candidate, provided the official recuses themselves from all related election administration duties.
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