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Backers say bill prevents 'faithless electors,' lets secretary of state reject noncompliant ballots
Summary
SB 15 09 A would require presidential electors to cast ballots consistent with their signed pledge, authorize the secretary of state to examine and not count ballots that do not comply, and provide for replacing electors who refuse to cast a faithful vote; sponsors said the bill builds on existing law and passed the Senate unanimously.
Supporters of SB 15 09 A told the House Committee on Rules that the bill strengthens existing Oregon law on presidential electors by creating a replacement mechanism and giving the secretary of state authority to withhold acceptance of ballots that do not comply with electors' signed pledges.
Melissa, the committee presenter, summarized the measure: it requires each elector to complete a ballot for president and a ballot for vice president consistent with the…
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