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MO HB3218
Bill
Status
2/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
John Simmons
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AI Summary
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Votes cast for presidential and vice presidential candidates on the ballot are counted as votes for each individual elector candidate filed with the secretary of state under that ticket
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Electoral districts for presidential electors align with congressional districts, with one elector residing in each district plus two additional electors chosen without district residency requirements
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Tally sheets, statements of returns, and official canvassing results must record each elector candidate as receiving the same vote total as their associated presidential ticket
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Governor must send certificate of ascertainment to the U.S. Archivist no later than six days before the electors' meeting, listing individual elector names and reporting aggregate vote totals by presidential ticket
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Ballot instructions are updated to inform voters that a vote for president and vice president counts as a vote for "each of the candidates for elector" rather than the previous "their electors" language
Legislative Description
Modifies provisions for the election of President and Vice President of the United States
Last Action
Read Second Time (H)
2/9/2026