How can taxpayers be confident their tax dollars are being spent wisely on public programs? How does the Legislature know whether or not an agency or program is benefittingthe public more than it is costing them? Answering these questions is not as simple as it may seem.
Election Integrity
Consolidating Elections to Increase Turnout and Save Taxpayer Dollars
Uniform election dates produce four main benefits: 1) higher voter turnout, 2) election administration cost savings, 3) decreased likelihood of special interests dominating a low-turnout election, and 4) reduced election worker burnout. Key points: Seven states require municipal elections to be consolidated with even-year federal election dates. This increases turnout and saves $29.5-129 million for...
March 20, 2026