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MA H877
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Marcus Vaughn
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AI Summary
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Massachusetts would adopt a congressional district method for allocating Electoral College votes, with one presidential elector chosen from each congressional district and two electors chosen at-large statewide
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At-large electors must vote for the presidential and vice-presidential candidates who received the most votes statewide
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Congressional district electors must vote for the candidates who received the most votes within their specific congressional district
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Presidential electors would meet at the state house on the federally designated date at 3:00 PM to organize and cast their ballots
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Amends Chapter 53, Section 8 and Chapter 54, Section 148 of the General Laws; similar legislation was filed in the 2023-2024 session as House No. 727
Legislative Description
Relative to how Electoral College votes are delegated
Last Action
Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order
6/10/2025