The ruling on the new law comes after Republican officials argued it would disproportionately benefit Democrats by aligning local elections with presidential years, raising concerns of fairness in the electoral process.
Justice Gerard Neri stated the law violated local government rights and raised questions about whether urban voters are treated differently under the law, particularly regarding confusion over odd-numbered year elections.
Senator James Skoufis expressed confidence that the ruling would be overturned on appeal, defending the law’s aim to enhance voter turnout while criticizing opponents for wasting resources in their legal battles.
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