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Absentee Ballot
Conshohocken-Plymouth Meeting, PA
Politics
PA Senate Race Heats Up With Another Lawsuit And Election Board Challenges
The Pennsylvania Senate race between incumbent Democrat Bob Casey and his challenger, Republican Dave McCormick, is heating up with another lawsuit filed and challenges made to a county election board. McCormick filed a lawsuit against the Bucks County Board of Elections over about 400 undated mail ballots that had already been counted on Thursday, Nov. 14, according to a Casey Campaign news release. The Republican candidate, who the Associated Press has already called as the winner, previously filed lawsuits in Philadelphia challenging about 20,000 provisional ballots, previous Daily Voice…
Conshohocken-Plymouth Meeting, PA
Politics
Philly Has 3K+ Undeliverable Or Flawed Ballots That May Not Get Counted: City Officials
Philadelphia has almost 3,500 mail-in and absentee ballots with issues that could keep them from being counted as of Wednesday, Oct. 30, according to the City Commissioners. These ballots either came with unverifiable identification or are otherwise undeliverable or potentially flawed to the point that they can't be counted in the Tuesday, Nov. 5 General Election, a news release issued by the Philadelphia City Commissioners states. For a full list of the ballots in question, click here. Unverifiable identification issues come from voters whose identification couldn't be verified, according…
Conshohocken-Plymouth Meeting, PA
Politics
Deadline For PA Mail Ballots Is Days Away: Here's Everything You Need To Know
Pennsylvania doesn't have early voting like some states, but it does have mail ballots, which have to be applied for by Tuesday, Oct. 29. Registered Pennsylvania voters who want to vote by mail ballot in the Tuesday, Nov. 5 general election must apply for their mail ballot online or in person by the Tuesday, Oct. 29 deadline, Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt said in a news release. Those who want to vote by mail are urged to apply for and return their completed ballot as soon as possible to ensure their vote is counted, according to the news release. You can apply for a mail ballot…
Hartford, CT
Politics
Early Voting To Begin Soon: Here's What You Need To Know Before Going To The Polls
Early voting in Connecticut begins on Monday, Oct. 21. In-person early voting is available in every community in the state through Nov. 3. Polling hours are 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Click here to see a full list of where to cast an early ballot. The deadline to register by mail has passed, but same-day registration is available at many polling stations. Click here for a list of places where you can register to vote and cast a ballot right after. Poll workers will ask for an ID before you vote. However, if you do not have any identifying documents, voters can sign an affidavit …
Albany, NY
News
City Council Member In Capital District Admits To Casting Ballots In Others' Names
A city council member in New York's Capital District has pleaded guilty to identity theft after sending in absentee ballots using other people’s names. Kimberly McPherson, age 61, of Troy, copped to the charges Wednesday, June 8, in federal court in Albany. Along with her plea, she agreed to resign from the Troy City Council, according to the US Attorney’s Office in the North District. Prosecutors said McPherson illegally cast an absentee ballot using the name of another person in the 2021 primary election. She did the same thing again, twice, in the general election, prosecutors said. M…
Brentwood, NY
Politics
NY State Senate Retains Democratic Majority
Though it was a disappointing and long night for some, New York’s Democrats were able to retain control in the State Senate “comfortably.” Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins said that while already retaining their position, the gap between the Democrats and Republicans in New York is expected to grow even further as more votes are counted. As of 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 4, with ballots still being tallied, there are still five seats being determined in the Senate, with the Republicans holding a tenuous hold with one more delegate than the Democrats. “Despite a difficult nigh…
Massapequa, NY
Politics
Here's When Early Voting Starts In New York
With a record number of people expected to head to the polls next month on Election Day, New Yorkers can get a jump start and vote early beginning this weekend. Early voting in New York begins on Saturday, Oct. 24, allowing any registered voter to vote at certain sites within their own county. Early voting lasts through Sunday, Nov. 1. Voters that may have requested or turned in an absentee ballot can still vote in person in New York, with the in-person vote being the only one that counts. Anyone who votes early cannot vote on Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Early polling locations in th…
White Plains, NY
Schools
Around Westchester County: Voting Discussed, Rent Help
Long lines and delayed results from mail-in ballots were just some of the problems for Westchester County voters in the June 23 primary election and are big concerns for County and Board of Election (BOE) officials who have been meeting to discuss ways to improve things for November. The Board of Legislators met with BOE commissioners Wednesday, July 29, in a public meeting. Though residents in accordance with the governor's executive order could not attend, access was provided on a live-streamed video you may view here. The meeting notice outlined some of the issues with voting. …
DV Plus - Fairfield, CT
Politics
Most Incumbent Mayors Re-Elected Across Connecticut
Regardless of political party, longevity proved to be the biggest local winner on Election Day statewide. In Danbury, Republican Mayor Mark Boughton, who ran an unsuccessful run for his party’s nomination for governor last year, declared victory for his record 10th two-year term as the city’s CEO. Boughton faced facing a tough challenge from former City Council President Chris Setaro, a Democrat who matched Boughton in campaign fundraising. Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin, a Democrat, prevailed in a six-way race to win a second term, while Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim, a Democrat, overcame challen…
DV Plus - Fairfield, CT
Politics
State Elections Commission Investigates Mayoral Primary Race
The state Elections Enforcement Commission is investigating allegations of absentee ballot irregularities in Bridgeport’s Democratic primary for mayor. The probe comes after Hearst Connecticut Media reported widespread problems with the Sept. 10 primary, ranging from absentee ballots submitted by people not registered as Democrats to ineligible felons casting absentee ballots. On Monday, Sept. 23, the state Elections Enforcement Commission voted 4-0 at a special meeting to issues subpoenas to the Bridgeport Town Clerk. Officials promised to move quickly because of the approaching Nov. 5 gen…
Ossining, NY
Politics
Letter To The Editor: New York Has A Voting Problem
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. To the Editor: Our state has a voting problem. In the 2016 election, 56.2% of eligible New York voters voted, ranking 42nd in the country. Our democracy thrives when all are able to engage in the election process. This means ensuring people's ability to vote through a number of potential new measures. New York State is one of only 13 states without early voting. Early voting allows flexibility for voters to vote when they are able to, while juggling work and…
