US EditionAppeals court upholds New York law shifting local elections to even-numbered years
- A New York appellate court ruled on Wednesday that the 2023 Even Year Election Law shifting many local elections statewide is constitutional.
- Enacted in late 2023 under Governor Kathy Hochul's administration, the law has been contested by Republican-led groups who argue it contradicts county charters and does not qualify as a general law.
- The court unanimously rejected those challenges, reversed a lower court ruling, and affirmed the Legislature can regulate election timing outside New York City starting in 2026.
- The court dismissed that particular objection, while supporters argued the law would increase voter participation, and critics cautioned it might reduce focus on local issues.
- The ruling permits the law to be enforced starting with the 2026 election cycle, while Republicans intend to challenge the decision by seeking review from New York’s Court of Appeals.
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Appeals court upholds New York law shifting local elections to even-numbered years
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A mid-level appeals court in New York has upheld a law that shifts many local elections to even-numbered years — a policy meant to align county and town elections with statewide and federal races but that has led to pushback from Republicans. Democrats argue that the law, which was approved two years ago, would result in increased turnout in local races. Republicans sued to block it, saying it violates the state constitution …
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Appellate Court says NY’s Even Year Election Law is constitutional, reversing lower court
The court overturned a decision by state Supreme Court Justice Gerard Neri.
·Syracuse, United States
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