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Gov. Cuomo signs legislation overhauling New York State voting laws

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation Thursday to overhaul the Empire State's voting laws.

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Election Reform Takes Center Stage At Start Of 2019 Legislative Session

Voting gives New Yorkers a chance to help determine the direction of their communities, our state, and our nation, and the process should be as convenient and accessible as possible. 

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Cuomo signs bills rolling back New York's restrictive voting laws

In one of the most significant legislative victories for voting rights in decades, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a series of sweeping election reform bills…

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Early Voting Will Start In New York This Fall

New Yorkers will be able to vote early for the first time this fall under a new law Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed Thursday. The law — which makes New York the 39th state to adopt some form of early voting — sets up…

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It's Official: Early Voting is Coming to New York

Voting rights in New York state are officially expanded as Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday signed the first bills approved during this year's legislative session into law…

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New York Expands Voter Rights

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a legislative package Thursday expanding voting access, including permitting early voting eight days before an election.

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Gov. Cuomo Signs Bill Making It Easier for New Yorkers to Vote

Voting rights in New York State are expanded as Andrew Cuomo signed the first bills approved during this year's legislative session into law, but the governor says he will propose further measures designed to encourage voter turnout.

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Cuomo signs 'transformative' early voting bill, other NY election reforms

Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday signed legislation making New York the 38th state to allow early voting. The bill, which the Democratic-led state Legislature passed last week…

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Gov. Cuomo Signs Voting Reform Package Into Law, Includes Early Voting

Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a package of voting reforms into law Thursday, including early voting. The state Senate and Assembly both approved legislation requiring counties to allow in-person voting up to 10 days before an election.

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Little, Stec explain their voting reform votes

Two Republican state lawmakers from northeastern New York explained their mixed votes on a package of election reform proposals the Legislature passed last week.

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