Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24), co-chair of the House Election Integrity Caucus today introduced the Promoting Free and Fair Elections Act to defund President Biden’s overreaching executive order that threatens the safety and security of American elections. This legislation ensures American elections are transparent by prohibiting federal agencies from engaging in partisan voter operations at taxpayer expense.

Reps. Bill Posey (R-FL), Randy Weber (R-TX), and Andrew Clyde (R-GA) co-sponsored the House version of this bill, while the Senate version was introduced by Senator Tedd Budd (R-NC). 

Specifically, this bill would prohibit actions ordered under President Biden’s Executive Order (EO) 14019 from being initiated by federal agencies. This would prevent federal agencies from entering into agreements with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to use their power, influence, resources, and federal funding to conduct voter registration and other mobilization activities. America’s civil service should be non-partisan and federal agencies should not be using taxpayer funds to actively engage in partisan Get Out The Vote operations that have nothing to do with their core missions.

“President Biden’s EO 14019 allows the federal government to use its power and your taxpayer dollars to influence our elections,” said Congresswoman Tenney. “The Promoting Free and Fair Elections Act ensures that federal agencies remain non-partisan and are not engaging in partisan voter registration and mobilization efforts on the taxpayer dime. As the Election Integrity Caucus co-chair, it is my privilege to introduce this legislation to restore transparency and confidence in our democratic process, while keeping federal bureaucrats and the swamp from deliberately tipping the balance of our elections.”

The legislation prohibits the use of federal funding to carry out activities directed under EO 14019, including:

• Soliciting or entering into an agreement with a third-party group to conduct voter registration or voter mobilization activities on federal property anywhere in the country, or on any federal agency website;
• Implementing strategic plans to carry out activities directed under EO 14019 until at least 180 days after submitting to Congress a copy of the plan, unless those activities are required under federal law; and
• Engaging in any voter registration activities outlined in Section 7 of the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA), until at least 180 days after providing Congress a copy of the agencies’ strategic plan to do so under EO 14019, or in the case of those agencies that did not create a strategic plan under EO 14019, only after they have certified to Congress that no such plan exists.

Tenney is the founder and co-chair of the House Election Integrity Caucus in Congress. With more than 60 members, the Caucus is dedicated to preserving the sanctity of our elections and boosting confidence in the democratic process.

The full text of the bill is available here.

The Bergen Republican Committee has been notified that Town Clerk, Michele Smith; Town Council Member, Mark Anderson; and Town Justice, Joe Nenni will not be seeking re-election this year.  The Republican Committee appreciates their service to the community and wish them well as they move forward.  The committee is seeking residents that may be willing to serve on the town council to contact either Cindy Anderson (329-1848) or Bob Bausch (797-9357). 

Change of Party enrollment forms must be received at the Genesee County Board of Elections no later than February 14, 2023, to be effective immediately. Registration forms can be found online at http://www.co.genesee.ny.us/departments/elections/index.php or in person at the Board of Elections office. Any change of enrollment made from February 15 through July 5th shall be effective on July 5th. To be eligible to vote in a Party Primary, a voter must be registered with the Party holding the Primary election.

Forms can be dropped off or mailed to the Genesee County Board of Elections, 15 Main St, Batavia, NY 14020. 

The Town of LeRoy Republican Committee is seeking candidates interested in being selected as the endorsed Republican candidate for the following offices in the November General Election.  If  interested, please contact Randa Williams   (585) 356-5333

• Town Supervisor
• Town Justice 
• Town Highway Superintendent
• Town Council – (2)
• Town Clerk

The Town of Pavilion Republican Committee is seeking Candidates that are interested in being selected as the endorsed Republican candidate for the following offices in the November General Election:

• County Legislator District #6 (Alexander, Bethany and Pavilion)
• Town Supervisor
• Town Justice (2)
• Town Highway Superintendent
• Town Board – (2)
• Town Clerk

All the above offices are four-year terms.

Those interested, please send a letter of intent and resume by Feb 15, 2023, to: James Thater - 9786 Lake St. Pavilion, NY 14525, or contact at (585) 409-7395 – jthater@townofpavilion.com

The Town of Darien Republican Committee is actively seeking individuals who may be interested in serving their community as a candidate for office for the following positions:

• Town Justice
• Town Supervisor
• Town Council (2 positions)
• Highway Superintendent

All interested parties should send their letter of interest to: Committee Chair, Mike Davis, 10740 Alleghany Road, Darien Center, NY 14040 or to: tdarienrc@gmail.com no later than Friday, February 17, 2023.

The Town of Bethany Republican Committee is seeking registered party members that are interested in being selected as the endorsed Republican candidate for the following offices in the November General Election:

• County Legislator District #6 (Alexander, Bethany and Pavilion)
• Town Supervisor
• Town Highway Superintendent
• Town Board -- two seats
• Town Clerk

All the above offices are four-year terms.

Those interested, please send a letter of intent and resume by Feb 10 to: Gregg Torrey - 6005 Torrey Rd Stafford, NY 14143, or contact at 585-507-8139 – gregg.torrey@gmail.com

The Oakfield Republican Committee is looking for candidates to fill the following positions. All are for four (4) year terms:

• Superintendent of Highways
• Town Clerk
• Councilpersons (2)

Interested persons should submit their letter of interest to:

Melissa M. Haacke, Secretary ORC 19 Bennett Ave. Oakfield, NY 14125, No later than, Feb. 8.

The Republican Committee meeting is at 6:30 p.m. Feb 9, at the Oakfield Community & Government Center, 3219 Drake St., Oakfield.

The Town of Alabama Republican Committee is looking or qualified candidates to run in this fall elections. The following positions are open for the fall 2023 elections:

• Town Supervisor
• Town Clerk
• Town Justice – 2 positions up for election
• Town Council – 2 positions up for election
• Town Highway Superintendent

Please submit your letter of intent no later than Fe. 10 to:

Earl LaGrou
7420 Macomber Rd.
Oakfield, NY 14125

Letters may also be submitted via email to earl@lwemail.com. If candidates need more information, they may call Earl LaGrou, (716) 912- 8195.

The Town of Alexander Republican Committee is seeking registered party members that are interested in becoming selected as the endorsed Republican candidate for the following offices for the Nov. 7th, 2023 General Election.  All positions are four-year terms.

• County Legislator District #6 - Alexander, Bethany and Pavilion
• Town Supervisor
• Town Highway Superintendent
• Town Clerk
• Town Council Member - 2 seats
• Also, one vacancy will exist for: Republican Committee member, District #1 (Route 98 West)

Those interested please send letter of interest and resume by February 6th, 2023 to:  Barbara Eddy, 11054 Alexander Rd., Attica, NY   14011. Any questions call Barbara at 585-591-1435.