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Opinion: The NYC Board of Elections needs urgent reform

In light of the U.S. Senate’s failure to pass the John Lewis voting rights act, the New York state government must pass a bill to significantly reform the New York City Board of Elections in order to restore trust in democracy.

Michelle Han, Opinion Editor • January 27, 2022

Just because Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.V.) thinks the filibuster is more important than letting minorities vote does not mean that New York has to follow suit. The failure of...

Restrictive Voting Laws Extend Past the South

WSN Editorial Board • October 13, 2016

Until New York reforms its own voting process, state officials have no legitimate argument to make against conservative state legislatures taking advantage of the Supreme Court ruling.

UPDATE: New York City Board of Elections calls for recount after primary election

September 11, 2013

After a tight Democratic primary election Tuesday night, the Board of Elections will hold a recount starting on Monday, Sept. 16.