HR 6503
District of Columbia Special Elections Home Rule Act
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Bill overview
This bill, the District of Columbia Special Elections Home Rule Act, gives the District of Columbia more control over scheduling special elections for local offices like the Council, Mayor, and Attorney General. Currently, the Board of Elections determined the timing of these elections. This legislation allows the District Council to establish the dates and times for special elections, ensuring greater local autonomy in managing vacancies within the government.
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Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] Norton
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