Increased Election Transparency: Congressional Observers Gain Full Access to Vote Counting.
This Act confirms and formalizes Congress's right to send observers who must be granted full access to monitor all stages of the federal election process, from voting to counting and certification of results. This means increased oversight of federal elections, aiming to strengthen public confidence in their integrity. However, observers are strictly prohibited from handling ballots or equipment or interfering with election officials' duties.
Key points
State authorities must provide Congressional observers full access to all locations related to federal elections (polling places, counting centers).
Observers have the right to watch the process but cannot interfere with voting, handle equipment, or compromise ballot secrecy.
Election officials can remove an observer for disruption, but they must notify the relevant Congressional committees within 24 hours.
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