The Hill: New York’s election laws come under attack by Dems
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State Sen. Michael Gianaris (D) has introduced legislation that would automatically register eligible voters when they interact with state government, a practice already in place in 14 states and Washington, D.C. Those states range from liberal California to deep red Alaska and West Virginia.
Some new overhauls would require legislators to rewrite the state constitution, which enshrines some of the most restrictive roadblocks to voting.
Gianaris has proposed allowing eligible voters to register and cast a ballot on Election Day. State Sen. Leroy Comrie (D) introduced legislation to allow voting by absentee ballot without an excuse. Both bills would require amending the state constitution.
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