Ballot-counting machines malfunction in Queens
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Tensions were high and lines were long at poll sites across Queens as ballot-scanning machines spit out ballots back at people hoping to cast their vote in Tuesday’s election.
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Opinion: NYC Board of Elections must increase ballot access to incarcerated New Yorkers
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“While we as citizens have the constitutional right to participate in our civic process on all levels, in New York State that opportunity is stripped from those people who are in jail waiting for their court dates.”
Read MoreJust one vote separates candidates in Assembly District 23 race, with incumbent in lead
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If there was ever an election to prove the power of a single vote, it is the race to represent Queens’ 23rd Assembly District.
Read MoreLast remaining Queens Assembly race continues in court with recount looming
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With only three votes separating incumbent Assemblymember Stacey Pheffer Amato and Republican challenger Thomas Sullivan, the two candidates went to court to argue over the validity of about 100 absentee ballots, which could sway the race if a judge rules that they can be counted.
Read MoreBarnwell bows out of Assembly race
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Assemblymember Brian Barnwell announced this week that he would not seek reelection this year, leaving the race for his seat somewhat open.
Read MoreBOE releases second preliminary ranked-choice count
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The Board of Elections released the second batch of the results of the Queens borough president and City Council races. This time absentee ballots were included, though little changed from the first round.
Read MoreNine candidates file petitions for Queens BP special election
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Nine candidates submitted viable petitions ahead of the filing deadline.
Read MoreUlrich eyes new job as BOE executive director
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The lone Republican in the Queens delegation is interested in becoming the executive director of the BOE.
Read MoreEarly voting starts Saturday. Here's what you need to know
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It’s a big deal in Queens, where the District Attorney contest is the most impactful elections in the city. There’s also a citywide race for public advocate.
Read MoreCity officials and immigrant advocates stress the importance of the immigrant vote
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The opportunity to vote days ahead of the election could prove especially important for immigrants in Queens and citywide, advocates say.
Read MoreCash pours into Katz campaign ahead of DA election
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The Board of Election posted the candidates’ 32-day general election disclosure reports on Tuesday.
Read MoreDespite vacancy, Queens DA election winner will take office Jan. 1, 2020
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The winner of the November general election will take over for late DA Richard Brown, who died in May after 28 years in office.
Read MoreRecount complete, Queens DA primary heads to court
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Borough President Melinda Katz prevailed in the recount, pulling ahead of public defender Tiffany Cabán by 60 votes; Katz entered the recount leading by 16.
Read MoreElection board’s partisan make-up is grounded in state constitution
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Melinda Katz leads Tiffany Cabán by 60 votes, with court challenges looming.
Read MoreFinal vote count begins today in Queens DA primary
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There are 3,552 absentee ballots left to tally.
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