Check out the below article for the details, but here's a few key points about this bundle of bills recently signed into law by our governor:
Allowing pre-registered voters (individuals who will be 18 years old by Election Day) to apply for an absentee or early mail voting ballot.
Ensuring New Yorkers are able to cure ballot defects within the required timeframes.
Creating a standard ordering criteria for candidates appearing on a ballot.
Bringing state election law into compliance with the requirements set under the federal Electoral Count Reform Act.
Expanding poll watcher eligibility to include most New York State attorneys.
Making technical changes related to town elections.
Clarifying administrative processes for preclearance coverage determinations under the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act of New York.
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