Connecticut HB05531 mandates presidential electors to vote according to their party's nominees.

Connecticut HB05531 requires candidates for presidential electors endorsed by a political party or who file with a party designation to pledge to vote for their party's nominees. If a presidential elector does not vote according to this pledge, they forfeit their position, creating a vacancy filled by someone who will vote according to the pledge. The bill also modifies the process for conducting presidential elector meetings to ensure votes align with these pledges. Effective October 1, 2026, the Secretary of the State will oversee these changes.

Connecticut HB05531 mandates presidential electors to vote according to their party's nominees.

Connecticut HB05531 requires candidates for presidential electors endorsed by a political party or who file with a party designation to pledge to vote for their party's nominees. If a presidential elector does not vote according to this pledge, they forfeit their position, creating a vacancy filled by someone who will vote according to the pledge. The bill also modifies the process for conducting presidential elector meetings to ensure votes align with these pledges. Effective October 1, 2026, the Secretary of the State will oversee these changes.