H827

Relative to the voting procedures for presidential electors

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H827 proposes to change presidential elector voting procedures by selecting one elector from each congressional district.

Massachusetts H827 amends the state's election laws to alter the voting procedures for presidential electors. Under the proposed change, one presidential elector would be chosen from each congressional district, while two electors would be chosen at-large. Each at-large elector would vote for the presidential and vice-presidential candidates who received the highest number of votes in the state. Each district elector would vote for the candidates who received the highest number of votes in their respective district.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jun 17, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Election Laws Hearing

History

Apr 2

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5311 (under House Rule 27)

Jun 10, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 06/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1

Jun 10, 2025

House

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order