House Bill 1055 has some disadvantages. As an election official, it is difficult enough to explain to county residents outside the city limits why they cannot vote in municipal elections. This would make it worse. Secondly, voters tend to know local officials and vote for the person rather than party. A much longer and confusing ballot would make straight ticket voting even more likely, encouraging one-party control across the entire state.
House Bill 1055 has some disadvantages. As an election official, it is difficult enough to explain to county residents outside the city limits why they cannot vote in municipal elections. This would make it worse. Secondly, voters tend to know local officials and vote for the person rather than party. A much longer and confusing ballot would make straight ticket voting even more likely, encouraging one-party control across the entire state.
Thank you for these salient points! We will follow up on this as the bill moves along.