Committee advances measure to give voters wider role filling legislative vacancies House Bill 443, which would allow special or aligned elections to fill legislative vacancies rather than delegate-only appointments, passed out of the Government Operations Committee 7-3 after sponsor testimony, extended committee questioning about costs and logistics, and supportive public comment from voting-rights organizations.

A new bill in Utah aims to give voters a greater say in filling legislative vacancies, challenging the current system that favors a select few.

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Michigan debates integrity of election audits amid calls for forensic voter scrutiny Michigan citizens weigh options for genuine election audits versus imitation alternatives.

Michigan is at a crossroads as officials debate the urgent need for genuine election audits, comparing the quest for true integrity to finding real maple syrup among imitations.

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