New York’s state Senate on Wednesday approved an automatic voter registration bill, sending the legislation to the full state assembly.
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Actress Kerry Washington Joins Push For NY Automatic Voter Registration
Actress Kerry Washington are optimistic that Democrats will soon make automatic voter registration a reality in the Empire State.
NYC Ranked Voting To Be On November Ballot
People of the nation’s largest city will decide in November whether innovative and controversial system will be used for primaries and special elections.
New York State Senate to Propose Automatic Voter Registration
New York State Democrats continue to make dramatic reforms to state law following their successful election in 2018. Today, they’re focusing their attention on a new issue: automatic voter registration.
New York Senate Considers Automatic Voter Registration
State Senate held a hearing how NY can join 15 other states and implement automatic voter registration. Advocates said it could result in 2 million more.
NY Democrats Consider Automatic Voter Registration Proposals
Democrats in the state Senate are taking another step towards making it easier for New Yorkers to vote after passing a series of sweeping voter reforms.
Does NYC’s Early Voting Plan Favor White, Affluent Voters?
An analysis from three advocacy groups shows New York City’s plan for early voting in 2020 national elections is grossly inadequate .
New Museum Opening at Statue of Liberty
A new museum opening at Statue of Liberty gives visitors another opportunity to explore history and the impact the iconic structure has had on the world.
Personal Information on NYC Voters Is Now Available for All to See
The city’s Board of Elections posted its voting rolls to its website, allowing anyone to access people’s home addresses and party affiliation.
Ranked Choice Voting Proposed By NYC Charter Commission
The 2019 City Charter Commission issued its preliminary staff report Tuesday, with recommendations for revisions to the city charter.