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119-hres-310119th Congress

Dismissing the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the at-large Congressional District of Alaska.

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

Passed House

Summary

Dismisses the contested election for Alaska's at-large U.S. House seat. The resolution resolves the challenge under the Federal Contested Election Act by concluding the House's authority covers official general and special elections but not party primaries or caucuses.

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  • Representative: The certified officeholder's seat is left intact and the House contest is closed.
  • Contestants: Candidates who brought the challenge lose their avenue for changing the result through the House.
  • Alaska voters: The state's certified general election outcome now controls who represents the at-large district.

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House ends Alaska election contest

The House dismisses the contest for Alaska’s at-large U.S. House seat. The decision ends the proceeding and finalizes who holds the seat. It brings certainty for voters and the declared winner. It closes the challenge for the contestant. The House cites the law that it has power over general and special elections, not party primaries or caucuses.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Steil, Bryan [R-WI-1]

WI • R

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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