Elections

Rep. Joe Morelle (NY-25), the top Democrat of the Committee on House Administration, issued the following statement after Speaker Mike Johnson refused to unconditionally commit to certifying the 2024 election results and continued his ongoing attempts to discredit the 2024 election.

Today, U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06), U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), and Congressman Joe Morelle (NY-25), the top Democrat of the Committee on House Administration, announced the bicameral reintroduction of the landmark Voter Empowerment Act to simultaneously protect and modernize our voter registration system and ensure Americans have unfettered access to the ballot box.

Rep. Joe Morelle (NY-25), the top Democrat of the Committee on House Administration, issued the following statement after Speaker Mike Johnson continued his ongoing attempts to discredit the 2024 election and complicate the elections process for servicemembers. Speaker Johnson abruptly removed a previously scheduled House vote after he used his official social media account on X, formerly known as Twitter, to spread the Big Lie, decrease confidence in our secure elections, and amplify a candidate’s campaign account.

On Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at 9:30am ET, the Committee on House Administration will hold a full committee hearing entitled “American Confidence in Elections: Looking Ahead to the 2024 General Election” with six Secretaries of State who will testify about their needs and preparations for the 2024 election.

Today, Rep. Joe Morelle, the top Democrat of the Committee on House Administration, issued the following statement after House Republicans passed their extreme elections bill that would make it exceedingly difficult for eligible American citizens to exercise their right to vote.

Today, Rep. Joe Morelle (NY-25), the top Democrat of the Committee on House Administration, testified in opposition to Republicans’ bill that will erode Americans’ confidence in our safe, secure elections.