Elections

New York City

The New York City Charter Revision Commission voters’ guide

Here’s what New Yorkers planning to vote need to know.

By REBECCA C. LEWIS

News & Politics

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Ask the Experts

Should New York City reconsider term limits?

Former council members eyeing their old seats could undermine the goal.

By JEFF COLTIN

News & Politics

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Assemblywoman Linda Rosenthal was just one of the elected officials who rallied before the Public Campaign Financing Commission hearing, arguing the task should be handled by lawmakers.

Ethics

Takeaways from the first Public Campaign Financing Commission hearing

The biggest fight? The future of fusion voting.

By REBECCA C. LEWIS

Policy

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Bill de Blasio Charter Revision Commission legislation

Opinion

Vote to improve campaign finance, community boards and civic engagement

Here’s why the New York City mayor’s Charter Revision Commission produced its three proposals.

By CESAR PERALES

Opinion

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Opinion

New campaign finance reform would return power to the people

Ballot Question 1 would lower donation limits and increase public matching funds.

By BENJAMIN KALLOS, MORRIS PEARL

Opinion

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People fill out ballots during primary election voting in New York City on Sept. 13.

Opinion

Automatic voter registration would ease NY's problems at the polls

The embarrassing spectacle of regular voters bounced from the rolls has to stop.

By SEAN MCELWEE

Opinion

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Campaigns & Elections

Leecia Eve: corporate and qualified for AG

The daughter of longtime Assemblyman Arthur Eve considers herself the most independent candidate.

By JEFF COLTIN

News & Politics

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Assemblyman Brian Miller being sworn in.

Campaigns & Elections

Voters question petition signatures for Assemblyman Brian Miller

“I did not sign that.” “That’s impossible.” “I’d like to know who’s using my name.”

By FRANK G. RUNYEON

News & Politics

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New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio at a town hall with Council Speaker Corey Johnson.

Policy

What you need to know about the NYC charter revision commissions

What they're looking at, why there are two, and what key officials are saying.

By REBECCA C. LEWIS

Policy

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Campaigns & Elections

Reform Party hosting candidate-less congressional primaries

The write-in contest is intended to promote idiosyncratic election law proposals.

By JEFF COLTIN

News & Politics

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