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119-hres-308119th Congress

Dismissing the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the Fourteenth Congressional District of Florida.

Sponsored By: Representative Steil, Bryan [R-WI-1]

Passed House

Summary

House jurisdiction does not cover primary contests or party-run conventions. The resolution applies that rule to dismiss the November 17, 2024 election contest over the Representative for Florida's 14th Congressional District. It relies on section 2(1) of the Federal Contested Election Act, which gives the House authority only over official general and special elections and excludes primaries, caucuses, and conventions.

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House ends Florida 14th election contest

This resolution dismisses the election contest filed on November 17, 2024, for Florida’s 14th District. Under the Federal Contested Election Act, the House handles general and special elections, not primaries, caucuses, or conventions. The dismissal takes effect upon adoption and ends the House’s review of this contest. It gives finality for the candidates and voters, and confirms the House cannot review party primary disputes.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Steil, Bryan [R-WI-1]

WI • R

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

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