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119-hr-1467119th Congress

POLE Act

Sponsored By: Representative Garbarino, Andrew R. [R-NY-2]

Introduced

Summary

Ties federal election funding to whether states allow odd‑year local elections. The bill would withhold federal election-administration funds from states that do not have laws permitting units of local government to hold local elections in odd-numbered years.

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  • States would need to pass laws letting local units hold odd-numbered year elections to keep federal election-administration funds. The funding restriction would take effect starting in fiscal year 2027.
  • Local governments would gain the option to move local contests to odd-numbered years when state law permits it.
  • The bill's findings say odd-year local elections improve voter focus on local candidates and reduce ballot overcrowding.
  • The prohibition on federal funds would apply to funds under the Help America Vote Act and to funds provided under any other Act, covering administration of Federal, State, or local elections.

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Analyzed Economic Effects

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States lose election funds without odd-year local voting

If enacted, the federal government would stop giving election administration money to any state that does not allow local elections in odd-numbered years. This would cover funds under HAVA or any other federal law. It would start in fiscal year 2027 and continue every year after. The rule would apply even if another law says otherwise. State and local election offices in those states would have less federal help to run federal, state, and local elections.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Garbarino, Andrew R. [R-NY-2]

NY • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. LaLota, Nick [R-NY-1]

    NY • R

    Sponsored 11/10/2025

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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