Cuomo Signs Bill to Expand Absentee Voting in the State

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo speaks at the St. Nicolas National Shrine during an event in Manhattan on Aug. 3, 2020. Carlo Allegri/Reuters

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a bill on Aug. 20 to allow New Yorkers to vote by mail if they’re concerned about spreading or contracting the CCP virus.

“I just signed legislation to guarantee that New Yorkers can vote safely & that EVERY vote counts,” Cuomo, a Democrat, wrote on Twitter. “All voters can now request an absentee ballot if they are concerned about COVID.”