11.7.2023
Polls Are Closed: Here’s What Next for New York
"Today's successful Election Day is in no small part thanks to early voting. Accessibility, not turnout, will always be how we measure the success of early voting, which alleviates the burden on voters and provides election officials with extra time to ensure a seamless voting process," said Susan Lerner, Executive Director of Common Cause New York. "While there's no one solution to boosting turnout, we continue to urge Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign legislation that would consolidate local, odd-year elections with the national, even-year election cycle. This change will boost turnout, reduce voter fatigue, and minimize stressors on the local Boards of Elections. It's a win for the voters, who will hear directly from local candidates about local issues."