New York’s Highest Court Rules Mail-In Voting Doesn’t Violate State Constitution

New York’s Highest Court Rules Mail-In Voting Doesn’t Violate State Constitution
A sample ballot is inserted into a ballot drop box in New York City on Aug. 31, 2020. Mike Segar/Reuters
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New York state’s highest court has upheld a law challenged by Republicans that allows residents to vote by mail up to 10 days before Election Day in a 6–1 ruling.

Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the New York Early Voting Act into law in September 2023.