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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.

New York In Legal Battle To Limit Third Party Access

by DC Editors - April 12, 2021

New York In Legal Battle To Limit Third Party Access

New York lodged a brief in three ballot access cases brought by minor parties requesting respect of its limitations on third parties.

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

New York’s New Definition of “Political Party” is a Disaster

by DC Editors - March 24, 2021

New York’s New Definition of “Political Party” is a Disaster

The Socialist Party would not have achieved eligibility in 1900 if New York’s novel concept of “political party” had been in place then.

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

NYC Mayoral Election Voter Turnout Has Been Abysmally Low 

by DC Editors - March 21, 2021

NYC Mayoral Election Voter Turnout Has Been Abysmally Low 

So far, there is an incredibly crowded field of candidates for this fall’s race to succeed Bill de Blasio whose tenure has ended poorly.

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

VIDEO: Rockstar David Byrne Endorses Ranked Voting

by DC Editors - March 17, 2021

Rockstar David Byrne Endorses Ranked Voting

A strong proponent of ranked voting, Byrne has heralded its benefits including the satisfaction of every voter knowing that their vote matters.

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

Impact Of Ranked Voting On NYC’s Orthodox Jewish Voting Bloc

by DC Editors - March 16, 2021

Impact Of Ranked Voting On NYC’s Orthodox Jewish Voting Bloc

Jews have been a deciding factor in New York mayoral elections. It will be interesting to see how ranked-voting affects this situation.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Local Elections, Election Methods, Jewish People, Minority Voting Rights, New York City and State Elections, Religion and Democracy

Survey: NYC Voters Felt Good About Ranked-Choice Voting

by DC Editors - March 13, 2021

Survey: NYC Voters Felt Good About Ranked-Choice Voting

A series of special elections are acting almost as a testing ground for ranked voting as New York City prepares for the June primaries.

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

Is NYC’s Campaign Finance Program Worth The Cost?

by DC Editors - March 5, 2021

Is NYC’s Campaign Finance Program Worth The Cost?

New York City’s Campaign Finance Board recently awarded an unprecedented $37 million in matching funds to candidates for public office.

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

Reforming New York’s Local and State Boards of Elections

by DC Editors - February 25, 2021

Reforming New York’s Local and State Boards of Elections

New York’s poorly run elections are a perennial issue across the state. Therefore, there is a need for reform of election boards in the state.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: New York City and State Elections, Voter Access

High-Profile Politicians Support Noncitizen Voting For NYC 

by DC Editors - February 24, 2021

High-Profile Politicians Support Noncitizen Voting For NYC 

Prominent politicians in New York are pushing the City Council to revisit a bill that would give noncitizen immigrants right to vote.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Local Elections, Democrats, Latino Voting Rights, Minority Voting Rights, New York City and State Elections, Voter Access

Massive Third Party Ballot Access Defeat in New York

by Adrian Tawfik - February 12, 2021

Third Party Ballot Access Defeat in New York

In order to get on the ballot, a candidate must meet a variety of complex, state-specific filing requirements and deadlines.

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

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