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Presidential Ballot Integrity: Electoral Votes and Major Political Parties

This act aims to ensure that state electoral votes in presidential elections are counted only if a candidate nominated by a major political party appeared on the state's ballot. If a state fails to include a major party candidate on its ballot, its electoral votes may be rejected, potentially impacting the outcome of presidential elections.
Key points
State electoral votes may not be counted if a major political party candidate is absent from the state's ballot.
The act defines "major political party" according to existing Internal Revenue Code provisions.
The goal is to enhance election integrity, but it could affect how states organize their ballots.
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Print number: 118_HR_6885
Sponsor: Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3]
Process start date: 2023-12-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Presidential Ballot Integrity Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_6885.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-12-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • State electoral votes may not be counted if a major political party candidate is absent from the state's ballot.
  • The act defines "major political party" according to existing Internal Revenue Code provisions.
  • The goal is to enhance election integrity, but it could affect how states organize their ballots.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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