Aug 20, 09:53 PM

New York Court Upholds Mail-In Voting Law in 6-1 Decision, Rejects GOP Challenge

New York's highest court has upheld the state's newly enacted Early Mail Voter Act, which permits any registered voter to cast a ballot by mail. The decision, delivered by the New York Court of Appeals in a 6-1 ruling, rejected a Republican-led lawsuit challenging the statute and confirmed the constitutionality of early mail-in voting in the state. This outcome represents a significant victory for New York Democrats and organizations such as the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC), while marking a setback for the Republican National Committee (RNC) and the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC). The ruling could have implications for control of the U.S. House of Representatives in January 2025.