Empire State Today

The New York Post recently highlighted a controversial decision by the state Court of Appeals regarding mail-in voting. The court ruled that New Yorkers do not need an excuse to cast an absentee ballot by mail, even if they are able to vote in person. This ruling contradicts a measure previously rejected by voters.

Mail-in voting is not new; Oregon has conducted elections exclusively by mail since 2000, and several other states, including Vermont, have adopted similar practices. The approach aims to increase voter participation while attempting to minimize fraud.

However, the recent ruling from New York's highest court has sparked debate about its implications for election integrity and voter trust.