Safeguarding Trust in Our Politics Act

This bill would stop tax‑exempt charities (known as 501(c)(3) groups) from giving money—directly or indirectly—to run or support elections. This includes things like funding for voting equipment, poll worker pay, training, or other election office needs. The change would take effect for tax years starting after December 31, 2025.

Key points

• Who is affected: 501(c)(3) charities and the election offices that have accepted their grants or support.
• What changes: These charities would no longer be allowed to fund election administration in any way.
• When: Applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.

What it could mean for communities: Local election offices may need to rely more on government budgets instead of nonprofit grants for things like equipment, staffing, and voter services. Charities that have supported elections would need to shift their efforts to other activities that don’t involve running or funding election operations.