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Hudson Valley Lawmakers Vote To Change State Primary Election Date

Hudson Valley Lawmakers Vote To Change State Primary Election Date

Hudson Valley Lawmakers Vote To Change State Primary Election Date Hudson Valley lawmakers are pushing forward with a proposed bill to change the state primary election date from Tuesday, Sept. 11 to Thursday, Sept. 13 to ensure that all parties are able to get to the polls. Assemblymember Amy Paulin announced this week that she has voted to move the date, “out of respect for those who lost loved ones in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, as well as those celebrating Rosh Hashanah. “Voting is our most important civic duty, and having consistency in our primary date is important to encourage participation. Nevertheless, in some years, it’s equally im…

02/12/2018