“Brown learns he can’t serve as Kerry elector, steps down”
- Entry by Edison
- Oct. 29, 2004
- Permalink
Joe Lenski shares his election knowledge in explaining a situation where a presidential elector had to step down due to his position as a government official.
From the Cleveland Plain Dealer, October 29, 2004
Readers Comments
Your 2¢, in chronological order — add your comment below. 1 mike on November 1, 2004 11:53 AMWhere in the US constitution does it say that government officials can't be electors? No where that I can find.
2 Tom Webster on November 1, 2004 12:55 PMMike:
You will find this language in Article II, Section 1 of the Constitution: "...no Senator or Representative, or Person holding an Office of Trust or Profit under the United States, shall be appointed an Elector."
Hope that helps!
-Tom Webster
Vice President,
Edison Media Research
Yes. Thanks!
Add Your Comment
No <p> tags necessary, valid XHTML is always appreciated.