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September primaries could end soon in N.Y., as bill passes state assembly

In a move that would purportedly save state and local governments, as well as taxpayers, about $50 million, the New York State Assembly passed legislation on January 13 to establish the fourth Tuesday in June as New York’s Primary Day for both federal and state offices.

New York’s primary has been held on the first Tuesday after the second Monday in September, although prior to 1974 primary elections were held in June.

After the 2009 MOVE Act was enacted, New York’s primary was not in compliance with federal law because it was too close to the deadline for transmitting military and overseas absentee ballots, 45 days prior to a general federal election.  Continue reading

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