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New York City
fromwww.amny.com
17 hours ago

Editorial | Today's election is about more than the next NYC mayor | amNewYork

Election Day includes mayoral, City Council, judicial races and five City Charter ballot questions that could reshape land use, affordable housing, and election timing.
New York City
fromFast Company
1 day ago

The timing of elections is crucial to voter turnout. This year, NYC could vote to change it

Ballot Proposal 6 would move New York City local elections to even-numbered years to boost turnout, align with recent state changes, and reduce election costs.
fromFast Company
1 day ago

The timing of elections greatly affects voter turnout. This year, NYC could vote to change it

In addition to voting in the highly anticipated mayoral race this November, New Yorkers will make another consequential decision this election day. They'll also decide whether the city will begin holding elections only on even-numbered calendar years. While it may sound irrelevant, it's an important yay or nay. The measure, as written in Ballot Proposal 6, would mean that off-year primary and general elections would begin taking place in the same year as the presidential elections.
New York City
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

Daylight Saving Time Has a Devastating Consequence That No One Is Talking About

Shifting clocks back for daylight saving time unexpectedly suppresses voter turnout by making November Election Day darker, depressing voters and disrupting circadian rhythms.
US politics
fromTime Out New York
1 month ago

New York mayoral elections may see a huge change in future years-here's what to know

Aligning New York City elections with presidential years could greatly increase voter turnout and reduce the costs and frequency of separate local election days.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Tens of thousands protest in Ankara against legal crackdown on Turkish opposition

Mass protests in Ankara oppose a court case that could remove the CHP leader amid a year-long judicial crackdown and widespread detentions.
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