HR 6866 United States House · 118th Congress

District of Columbia Special Elections Home Rule Act

This bill amends the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to give the District of Columbia more authority over special election timing for local offices. It modifies provisions for filling vacancies in the Council Chair, Council members (by ward or at-large), Mayor, and Attorney General by requiring special elections to follow procedures "established by law of the District of Columbia" rather than federal mandates. The change means DC residents and local officials will determine when special elections occur for these positions, rather than federal rules. The law applies to vacancies after a one-year delay from the bill's enactment date. This is a procedural change affecting how DC conducts elections, not a policy shift.
Tags: Elections
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Introduced Dec 19, 2023 Last action Dec 19, 2023
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