Published Albany Times Union March 26, 2026 New Yorkers are watching candidates fan out across the state collecting signatures to earn a place on the ballot. It sounds simple. It isn’t. New York has some of the most burdensome petition requirements in the country for state and local office. The onerous requirements lead to fewer challengers to incumbents, fewer independents running for office and fewer choices for voters. Party leaders and incumbents insist the rules are nece

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It’s no secret we are a divided nation. While we have always had differing viewpoints, the current climate has intensified to the point...

June 12, 2024 Spotlight News I am writing to address a concern that has been troubling many residents and business owners in our...

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Times Union Feb. 20, 2021 New York could take a big step to safeguard the people's ability to choose from a diverse field of candidates...

While Gov. Andrew Cuomo has included measures in his State of the State aimed at strengthening and expanding access to elections via...