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Election Emergency Powers

State laws and federal provisions regarding election timing and administration during emergencies

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Jan 16, 2026

What legal mechanisms exist in state law to postpone or change election dates during a declared emergency?

State laws provide a patchwork of mechanisms that can, in some circumstances, delay or alter the timing and administration of elections after a declared emergency — primarily through election-specific...

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