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Local Elections: Support for Odd-Numbered Year Voting

This bill aims to encourage states to allow local governments to hold local elections in odd-numbered years. States that do not enact such laws may lose federal funding for election administration. This is intended to help citizens focus more on local issues and make informed decisions.
Key points
States not permitting local elections in odd-numbered years may lose federal election administration funds.
The goal is to increase focus on local candidates and issues, helping citizens make more informed voting choices.
These changes will apply starting from fiscal year 2027.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_1467
Sponsor: Rep. Garbarino, Andrew R. [R-NY-2]
Process start date: 2025-02-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

POLE Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_1467.

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 2025-02-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • States not permitting local elections in odd-numbered years may lose federal election administration funds.
  • The goal is to increase focus on local candidates and issues, helping citizens make more informed voting choices.
  • These changes will apply starting from fiscal year 2027.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Garbarino, Andrew R. [R-NY-2].

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 2025-12-22.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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