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Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation today that implements major changes to the state’s voting and election laws.On Thursday, Cuomo signed five new laws that enacts early voting in New York, synchronizes state and federal elections, preserves enrollment status for those who move to a new county, allows 16- and 17-year-olds […]
Seven bills are aimed at reversing New York’s historically low voter turnout The Legislature on Monday passed seven bills that bring major revisions to the state’s elections system. The bills, all passed by the Senate and Assembly on January 14, are expected to be signed by the governor. They will […]
Governor Andrew Cuomo announced a series of executive actions designed to expand voter registration in New York. Executive Order #169 directs state agencies to make voter registration forms available and to offer assistance filling them out. Under state and federal law, voter registration forms are available at the Department of […]