Política

Solo Congreso puede variar fecha de elecciones en Estados Unidos

La Constitución otorga esa potestad al Poder Legislativo y establece que los comicios deben realizarse el mismo día y en todo el territorio

The U.S. Capitol building, center, and part of the Washington Monument, right, are seen at sunrise, Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019, on Capitol Hill in Washington. President Donald Trump is on the cusp of being impeached by the House, with a historic debate set Wednesday on charges that he abused his power and obstructed Congress ahead of votes that will leave a defining mark on his tenure at the White House. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
The U.S. Capitol building, center, and part of the Washington Monument, right, are seen at sunrise, Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019, on Capitol Hill in Washington. President Donald Trump is on the cusp of being impeached by the House, with a historic debate set Wednesday on charges that he abused his power and obstructed Congress ahead of votes that will leave a defining mark on his tenure at the White House. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) Julio Cortez
El Capitolio, sede del Congreso de Estados Unidos. AP/Archivo El Capitolio, sede del Congreso de Estados Unidos. AP/Archivo (Julio Cortez/AP)

Únicamente el Congreso Federal puede cambiar la fecha de las elecciones presidenciales y/o legislativas en Estados Unidos, pues así lo estipula inequívocamente la Constitución.

A diferencia de otros aspectos que admiten una interpretación amplia, lo relacionado con los comicios es específico y puntual: corresponde al cuerpo legislativo.

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