Two members of the U.S. House of Representatives have introduced HB 936, which would outlaw straight-ticket devices in federal elections. The law adds one sentence to the federal “Help America Vote Act” law: “No state may provide a voter with the opportunity to indicate the selection of a political party as a representation of the selection of an individual candidate.”

The Hill has this story about the bill, which is sponsored by Congressman Jim Matheson (D-Utah) and Charlie Dent (R-Pa). Both of the sponsors represent states that have the straight-ticket device. The story about the bill says 15 states have the straight-ticket device, but New Jersey does not have a straight-ticket device in general elections. Thanks to Art DiBianca for the link.