NYC Judicial Elections: How Parties Pick Judges
New York City’s judicial selection system gives local political parties an important role in determining which candidates appear on the ballot for some judicial offices. A September 15 investigation by NY1 examined that process in Brooklyn,…
NYC COGE Launches $1.6M Campaign for 5 Ballot Questions
New York City’s Commission on Government Efficiency (COGE) has launched a $1.6 million public education campaign explaining five proposed City Charter amendments that NYC voters will consider on November 3, 2026. According to a report by amNewYork, the…
Voter ID Ballot Measures Take Center Stage in 2026 Elections
Voters across the United States are considering an unusually large number of voter ID ballot measures in 2026, with questions about identification, citizenship verification and election procedures appearing on statewide ballots. According to a report by…
Trump Mail Ballot Draws Attention to Voting Rules
President Donald Trump cast a mail ballot in Florida’s August primary despite his administration’s efforts to restrict mail voting, putting the issue of voting access back in the national spotlight. The development also has implications for NYC…
NYC Ballot Access: Late Nominations Can Put Candidates at Risk
A recent New York election law dispute involving a newly created Staten Island Civil Court judgeship shows how technical filing requirements can affect NYC ballot access. The NYC Board of Elections initially removed a Democratic candidate from the…
Federal Judge Blocks Trump Order Limiting Mail Voting Ahead of 2026 Midterms
A federal judge has again blocked the Trump administration from implementing an executive order that would change how mail voting is handled in the 2026 elections. The latest ruling came less than 90 days before the November 3 midterm elections. It adds…
New York Election Rules Could Change in 2027
New York lawmakers could revisit several election-related proposals in 2027, including changes to congressional redistricting, local Board of Elections administration, judicial candidate ballot access, and other election procedures. These potential…
Florida Closed Primary Rules: Which Independent Voters Can Still Vote?
Florida is a closed primary state, but millions of voters who are not registered with a political party may still be eligible to vote in several important races during the Aug. 18 primary election. According to a report by USA TODAY Network – Florida,…
New York Voters Support Open Primaries and Ballot Access Reform, Statewide Poll Finds
A growing majority of New York voters believe the state’s election system needs reform, with strong support for open primaries and easier ballot access for independent candidates. According to a report by Independent Voter News, a new statewide…
Federal Court Dismisses DOJ Lawsuit Seeking New York Voter Information
A federal court dismissed a U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) lawsuit that sought New York’s complete voter file. The decision marks an important moment in the debate over voter data, election administration, and state authority. According to a…
