US EditionNew York’s top court affirms law shifting local elections to even-numbered years
The law aims to boost voter turnout by at least 18% in local elections and reduce costs by aligning county and town races with state and federal elections.
- The New York state Court of Appeals unanimously ruled that a new state law moving most local elections to even-numbered years is constitutional.
- The law aims to increase voter turnout by aligning local elections with state and federal races during presidential election years.
- While some officials opposed the law citing concerns over voter confusion and local issues being overshadowed, the court found the legislature has authority over election timing.
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Dem scheme to move elections outside NYC to even years upheld by court
The Court of Appeals smacked down an attempt by GOP-controlled counties to rebuff the law passed in the Democratic-controlled state legislature that would move all local odd-year elections outside NYC to even years.
NY top court upholds law moving elections to even years
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)---The New York Court of Appeals has unanimously decided to uphold a law that was passed in 2023, that would change most local elections to even years— aligning them with state and federal elections. "This is a win for Democracy," said Senator James Skoufis. "It’s a win for common sense." Skoufis is happy New York State’s highest court has issued an opinion to uphold the law he sponsored. The Democratic Senator said changing…
Lockport Union-Sun & Journal
NY's highest court upholds Even Year Election Law
The state Court of Appeals on Thursday unanimously upheld the Even Year Election Law passed in 2023, which means that elections for many town and county officials will move to even years to coincide with presidential and gubernatorial elections.
Top NY court upholds even-year voting for local elections
KINGSTON, N.Y. — The state’s highest court on Thursday unanimously ruled a new state law moving most local elections to even-numbered years is constitutional. The decision brings to an end the battle over a 2023 law that moved nearly all local elections outside of New York City to even-numbered years beginning this year. Locally, the […]
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New York's top court affirms law shifting local elections to even-numbered years
New York’s highest court has upheld a law shifting local elections to even-numbered years, bringing most county and town elections in line with statewide and federal races.
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