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Moving local elections in NYC to even years could improve voter turnout
Manage episode 485429235 series 95357
New York City has a host of local elections coming up this year for mayor, city council and other local positions. But how many voters will turn out to the polls?
New York State passed the Even Year Election Law in 2023 to increase participation. It moves some local elections to the same year as state and federal elections. However. moving elections in New York City requires a separate constitutional amendment. Ben Weinberg, Director of public policy at the good-governance group Citizens Union, joined WNYC host Michael Hill to talk about the link between election scheduling and participation.
1273 episodes
Manage episode 485429235 series 95357
New York City has a host of local elections coming up this year for mayor, city council and other local positions. But how many voters will turn out to the polls?
New York State passed the Even Year Election Law in 2023 to increase participation. It moves some local elections to the same year as state and federal elections. However. moving elections in New York City requires a separate constitutional amendment. Ben Weinberg, Director of public policy at the good-governance group Citizens Union, joined WNYC host Michael Hill to talk about the link between election scheduling and participation.
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