In a move that has sparked serious concern among conservatives and election integrity advocates, New York Attorney General Letitia James is about to wield unprecedented authority over the state’s election process. Critics argue this power grab could have significant implications on the upcoming 2024 presidential race, particularly in closely contested districts.
A piece of legislation signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul in 2022, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act of New York, is set to take effect this Sunday, placing New York’s election system under the heavy scrutiny of the state’s attorney general. As election attorney Joseph T. Burns pointed out in a recent op-ed, the law grants James the power to oversee changes in election procedures across various parts of the state, a move many believe could have dangerous partisan consequences.
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The heart of the controversy revolves around the law’s requirement that any modifications to election procedures, such as moving polling locations or updating voter rolls, must first receive preclearance from the attorney general or a specially designated court. This provision, designed ostensibly to protect voter rights, could empower James to exert influence over decisions that traditionally have been made by bipartisan boards of elections.
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