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ExpressVote XL Voting Machines Are Bad for New York
The New York State Board of Elections is planning to certify a voting machine that is highly error-prone, expensive and would only serve to undermine faith in the accuracy of election results.
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Common Cause/NY Testimony on 50-A
Common Cause/NY supports the repeal of 50-A.
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Common Cause/NY Testimony on Public Financing for New York State
Common Cause/NY testified in support of a public financing system for NYS elections.
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The Tipping Point: The Impact of Candidate Field Size on Multi-Candidate Primaries in New York City
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Ban & Cap: The Future of Outside Income in the New York State Legislature
Common Cause/NY has long supported a ban or severely curtailing outside income for the New York State Legislature.
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City Council Charter Revision Commission Testimony
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The Case for Ranked Choice Voting in New York City
Common Cause NY strongly urges the commission to recommend ranked choice voting for all New York City elections.
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People Love it: Experience with Early Voting
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The Count Starts Now 2020 Census