Sen. Rausch presses election transparency, withdraws two ballot‑law amendments

May 19, 2026

Senator Rebecca L. Rausch urged expanded checks on ballot placement and introduced reports on mail‑voting costs and early‑voting rates; she later asked unanimous consent to withdraw amendments that would have expanded Ballot Law Commission jurisdiction over presidential primary placements.

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Senator Rebecca L. Rausch framed a set of transparency and elections‑integrity amendments and urged adoption. She described Amendment 2‑90 to require a report on the cost of mail voting (including sign‑up postcards, ballot distribution and second envelopes) and Amendment 2‑93 to report early in‑person voting rates for elections through 2026. Both amendments were adopted by voice vote.

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