electoral

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Consequently, the clause confers on Congress especially broad authority over state electoral systems and makes judicial second-guessing of legislation designed to ensure equal representation for all particularly improper.

From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026

He and Mr. Petro were so stunned by the results that they refused to accept them immediately and said they would wait for them to be scrutinized by the electoral authorities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

He said the accounts were "independently audited by external auditors and are submitted to the electoral commission for scrutiny".

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Before entering electoral politics, Durazo was a longtime labor organizer and served as the first female leader of the L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

The growing number of people in servitude—more than 1.8 million were counted in 1820—meant more seats in Congress and more electoral votes under the Constitution’s three-fifths rule.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis