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Sen. Matt Lesser pushes certification for all moderators to close a statutory loophole

2526141 · March 7, 2025
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Senator Matt Lesser urged lawmakers to require certification for all election moderators, including head moderators, to ensure training and to close a loophole that excludes noncertified moderators from criminal‑conviction restrictions that apply to certified moderators.

Senator Matt Lesser testified in favor of Senate Bill 1163, a short bill clarifying that all moderators, including head moderators, should hold certification.

Lesser said the current statutory framework allows noncertified moderators to serve even…

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