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Ballot Blunders: NYC Board of Elections dismisses help with ranked-choice count
The Board of Elections is under fire for botching the June primary. Now, an investigation by NY1 reveals how the whole mess could have been avoided.
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The Board of Elections is under fire for botching the June primary. Now, an investigation by NY1 reveals how the whole mess could have been avoided.
Critics claim party leaders and lawmakers can easily appoint and recommend friends and family to the board’s ranks.
How the New York City Board of Elections could be fixed — from a state constitutional change to professionalizing the board’s operations.