NY lawmakers put special elections bill on hold
To increase voter turnout, Democrats want to give the governor more time to call special elections. However a bill they introduced to do that has been put on hold. Currently, she has up to 10 days to call a special election which must be held within 70 to 80 days.
NY bill delaying special election faces backlash
It’s expected that Congresswoman Elise Stefanik will be confirmed shortly as the next U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. If and when that happens, she will
NY Democrats pause controversial election-delay bill
New York Democrats have halted a bill that would allow the governor to delay congressional special elections until Election Day. Fierce Republican opposition followed its introduction on Friday, prompting a request for an investigation by Attorney General Pam Bondi.
Special election results, Feb. 11, 2025: Westchester County NY Executive
Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025 is the special election for Westchester County Executive. The candidates are Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins, a Democrat, and Christine Sculti, a Republican. Check back here for unofficial results provided by the county Board of Elections: Start the day smarter.
State Democrats move to delay NY-21 Special Election
A bill has been introduced in Albany that could delay a special congressional election in the 21st district for months.
Bill to delay special election for NY seat sparks political feud
Republicans, however, view the move as a partisan power play. Senate Minority Leader Rob Ortt criticized it as a tactic to leave a GOP-held district vacant, weakening their slim U.S. House majority. Congressional Republicans escalated the clash by urging a RICO investigation, accusing Hochul and Democratic leaders of election interference.
New Bill Could Delay Congressional Special Election
A bill introduced by State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins could possibly leave thousands of upstate New York residents without a voice in Congress.
New York City argues for noncitizen voting law before state’s top court
New York’s top court has been asked to reverse a ruling against a law that would allow noncitizens to vote in New York City ...
New York’s top court to consider noncitizen voting in city elections
ALBANY, New York — New York’s top court is set to consider whether documented noncitizens can vote in New York City elections ...
NY Democrats blink as controversial state election bill affecting Rep. Stefanik seat declared dead: reports
The bill sought to give Gov. Kathy Hochul the power to merge election dates, leading minority party lawmakers like New York ...
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New York’s highest court weighs NYC law granting noncitizens the right to vote
The law was previously struck down by two lower courts that found the measure violated the state's constitution.
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New York Democrats Scrap Plot That Would Have Delayed Election To Fill Stefanik’s Seat Until November
New York Democrats are abandoning a plan that would have kept the seat held by Congresswoman Elise Stefanik vacant for most ...
800,000 noncitizens could soon be voting in New York City's elections
New York's top court is hearing arguments over legislation from the New York City Council that would allow noncitizens to ...
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When is the deadline to register to vote in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut for 2025
For more information visit the New York State Board of Elections. The voter registration deadline for the Primary Election is ...
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New York primary and general election dates set for 2025
Voters who want to switch parties in time for the upcoming June 24 primary election in New York have to act fast to participate. The deadline for changing political party registration is February 14.