Chief Judge Rowan Wilson noted that while the question of in-person voting is 'difficult,' the state constitution 'contains no language that explicitly requires in-person voting,' challenging the notion of strict in-person voting requirements.
In his dissent, Judge Michael Garcia argued that by passing the mail voting law, legislators essentially conveyed to voters, 'we never needed you anyway,' suggesting a disconnect between legislation and voter engagement.
U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik criticized the ruling, stating, 'New York's court system is so corrupt and disgraceful that today's ruling has essentially declared that... in-person voting was never required,' reflecting deep Republican dissatisfaction.
Republican Party Chairman Ed Cox labeled the court's ruling as 'an affront' to New Yorkers, emphasizing the tension between the court's decision and public sentiment following the rejection of the initial voting amendment.
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