Federal Election Integrity Act of 2005

The Federal Election Integrity Act of 2005 (S. 391) proposes to prohibit high-ranking state election officials from participating in political campaigns or management for federal elections they oversee. Specifically, the bill targets the "chief State election administration official"—often the Secretary of State—to prevent them from serving in leadership roles for candidates or political parties while simultaneously managing the voting process. The goal of this legislation is to reduce potential conflicts of interest and ensure that those responsible for certifying federal election results remain neutral and independent from the campaigns on the ballot.