POLE Act

This proposal would withhold federal money for running elections from any state that does not allow its cities, towns, or other local governments to hold local elections in odd-numbered years. The funding at risk covers money used to run elections at all levels—federal, state, and local.

Key points:

• Who is affected: States, local governments, election officials, and voters.
• What changes: States must allow odd-year local elections to receive federal election administration funds; this includes funds used to run federal, state, or local elections .
• Timing: Not specified in the provided summary.