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New York City and State Elections articles on Democracy Chronicles

This special section covers New York city and state elections. New York City is the most populous city in the US and exerts a significant impact upon commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and entertainment, especially because this is where Democracy Chronicles is headquartered! Also see our articles on local governments.

The NY Working Families Party’s Disappearing Ballot Line

by DC Editors - July 28, 2021

The NY Working Families Party’s Disappearing Ballot Line

When New Yorkers go to the polls in November, the WFP will not be on the ballot thanks to the city’s notoriously inept Board of Elections.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: New York City and State Elections, Third Party

Did Ranked Choice Voting Work In NYC?

by DC Editors - July 21, 2021

Did Ranked Choice Voting Work In NYC?

When it came to whether New York’s new ranked voting system worked, supporters and critics gave simple yes-or-no answers.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Election Methods, New York City and State Elections

New York Enacts Voting Rights Reform Package

by DC Editors - July 20, 2021

New York Enacts Voting Rights Reform Package

Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) signed new election reforms into law on Friday, which would change critical aspects of New York’s voting process.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: New York City and State Elections, Voting Rights Act

New York City’s Needless Election Fiasco

by DC Editors - July 5, 2021

New York City’s Needless Election Fiasco

The Board of Elections in New York has been accused of mismanagement, corruption, nepotism, and simple ineptitude for decades.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Election Transparency, New York City and State Elections

Poll Finds Huge Support For Ranked Voting In NYC

by DC Editors - July 1, 2021

Poll Finds Huge Support For Ranked Voting In NYC

A new poll conducted by Common Cause New York and Rank The Vote NYC shows that there is huge support for ranked voting in NYC.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Election Methods, New York City and State Elections

Billionaire Donors Overwhelm NYC Mayoral Election

by DC Editors - June 23, 2021

Billionaire Donors Overwhelm NYC Mayoral Election

Billionaire donors have overwhelmed New York’s mayoral vote. To know their preferred candidates one just has to follow the money.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Money Politics, New York City and State Elections

NYC Pizza Topping Ballot Demonstrates Ranked Voting

by DC Editors - June 13, 2021

NYC Pizza Topping Ballot Demonstrates Ranked Voting

NYC Mayor’s online program for tallying resident’s favorite pizza topping is a way for him to show how ranked-choice voting works.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Election Methods, New York City and State Elections

Still No Software to Count NYC Ranked Votes

by DC Editors - May 21, 2021

Still No Software to Count NYC Ranked Votes

The software that will count ranked choice votes will take at least two weeks longer to approve, according to the NYC election board.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Election Methods, New York City and State Elections

Outside Groups Spending Big On Race For NYC Mayor

by DC Editors - May 21, 2021

Outside Groups Spending Big On Race For NYC Mayor

Shaun Donovan’s campaign for NYC Mayor, backed with $6.8 million from his father, has spent $6.5 million on TV and digital commercials.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Local Elections, Money Politics, New York City and State Elections

New York restores voting rights to parolees

by DC Editors - May 9, 2021

New York restores voting rights to parolees

New York has joined 18 other states in enacting legislation that automatically restores voting rights to those who served jail time.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Felon Voting, New York City and State Elections

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