Following one of the more robust debates of the year, the New York State Senate today approved legislation that would consolidate State and Federal primaries to a single date in August.
The bill S6604, is designed to follow Federal mandates for getting out overseas absentee ballots, sparked debate over more than just New Yorkers’ voting habits and saving tens of millions of dollars on costly separate elections.
It also hit on when people take their summer vacations, the need to stop “playing tiddlywinks” and pass legislation that ensures military personnel the right to vote, and whether time allows for lawmakers to campaign during the legislative session.
S6604 Merges the Federal non-presidential and State primaries on the third Tuesday in August will ensure that military personnel and New Yorkers living abroad will have an opportunity to vote, reduce voter fatigue, and will save New York State approximately $25,000,000.
In 2016, some New Yorkers’ could go to the polls five times.
April 19
- Closed Presidential Primary
- Non-partisan Special Election for 9th Senate District & 59th, 62nd, 65th Assembly District.
Poll workers have to remember to give all voters the Special Election ballot and only party members their Presidential ballot.
June 28 - Federal Election Closed Primary.
September 13 State & Local Closed Primary. In New York City, if no candidate for Mayor, Public Advocate, or Comptroller gets 40%, Top-Two run-off two weeks later.
November 8 - General Election
CLICK HERE for more information about the bill.
NYC Wins When Everyone Can Vote! Michael H. Drucker
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