Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Tx4obama

(36,974 posts)
Mon Nov 5, 2012, 06:47 PM Nov 2012

NY Gov Cuomo: will sign executive order allowing displaced New Yorkers to vote in any polling place

Breaking Politics Verified ?@breakingpol
New York Gov. Cuomo announces he will sign executive order allowing displaced New Yorkers to vote in any polling place - @NBCNewYork
https://twitter.com/breakingpol/status/265584676155056128


Cuomo Signs Order Allowing Hurricane Victims To Vote Anywhere
Source: NY Daily News

With Election Day turmoil expected because of the ongoing problems caused by Superstorm Sandy, Gov. Cuomo has signed an executive order allowing displaced voters to cast ballots at any polling site.

A person would go to a polling place, sign an affidavit and fill out a ballot anonymously, Cuomo said.

The vote will count for the presidential race or the U.S. Senate race.

But a person’s vote won’t count if they are voting at a site that is not their home state Senate or Assembly district.

Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2012/11/cuomo-signs-order-allowing-hurricane-victims-to-vote-anywhere

2 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
NY Gov Cuomo: will sign executive order allowing displaced New Yorkers to vote in any polling place (Original Post) Tx4obama Nov 2012 OP
Good on Gov. Cuomo! n/t AaronMayorga Nov 2012 #1
Spam deleted by gkhouston (MIR Team) Dubster Nov 2012 #2
Latest Discussions»Retired Forums»2016 Postmortem»NY Gov Cuomo: will sign e...