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Frederick board refers election‑date change to April ballot, citing turnout and cost savings
Summary
The board voted 4–0 to place Resolution 26 R03 on the April ballot asking voters whether to move regular town elections from April to November; staff cited turnout and cost differences between coordinated November elections and town-hosted April elections.
The Town of Frederick Board of Trustees voted unanimously on Jan. 21 to refer Resolution 26 R03 to the April 2026 ballot, asking residents whether regular town elections should move from April to coordinated November elections in even-numbered years.
Clerk Emily (presenting staff) said the change is intended to increase voter turnout and reduce election costs. She cited the town's recent election data, stating the total number of votes cast in April 2024 was 1,232…
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