The bill titled "An Act ensuring uniform faithful Presidential Electors" aims to amend existing laws regarding the nomination and voting process of presidential electors in Massachusetts. Key provisions include the requirement for state political party committees to nominate both an elector and an alternate elector nominee, ensuring that two qualified individuals are submitted to the state secretary. Additionally, the bill modifies the pledge that electors must execute, specifying that if selected, they agree to vote for the nominees of their party. It also introduces a new section that addresses the scenario where a presidential or vice-presidential candidate dies or withdraws after nomination, ensuring that the pledge executed by electors applies to any successor candidate nominated by the party.

Further amendments establish procedures for filling vacancies among electors, including appointing substitute electors if an elector is absent during voting. The bill outlines the process for the state secretary to manage ballots and ensure compliance with the pledges made by electors. It also mandates that if the final list of electors differs from the previously submitted certificate of ascertainment, an amended certificate must be prepared and delivered. Overall, the bill seeks to create a more structured and uniform process for the selection and voting of presidential electors in Massachusetts.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 53-8, 54-118