Government
Federal judge dismisses challenge to New York’s Even Year Election Law
A federal judge on Monday dismissed the challenge to New York’s Even Year Election Law, throwing out the government plaintiffs’ claims.
Government
Doroski moves to pull Suffolk County from costly Even-Year Election Law federal lawsuit
Citing more than $1.65M in legal fees borne by local governments, a new resolution would required Suffolk's withdrawal from Even-Year Election Law case..
Politics
Riverhead withdraws from Even-Year Election Law case after paying at least $207K in legal fees
All but two government plaintiffs have withdrawn from the federal lawsuit after incurring more than $1.6 million in legal fees and expenses.
Politics
L.I. taxpayers paid $1.6M-plus in Even-Year Election Law case led by GOP committees
Taxpayers in eight Republican-led municipalities have paid more than $1.6M for a federal lawsuit led by GOP committees.
Politics
Federal judge delays conference in even-year elections lawsuit
A federal judge delayed the next conference in the even-year elections lawsuit to weigh how a new U.S. Supreme Court voting-rights ruling could affect the case.
Government
Supreme Court declines to hear challenge to New York’s even-year election law
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge to New York’s even-year election law, allowing a related federal case to move forward.
Government
Supreme Court may take up challenge to New York even-year election law
A challenge to New York’s law moving most local elections to even years is now before the U.S. Supreme Court.
Politics
Rothwell mulling supervisor run in ’26
Council Member Ken Rothwell is considering a run for supervisor in 2026. The Even-Year Election Law requires a new supervisor vote next year and party committees will be choosing their candidates by the end of February.
Government
Riverhead joins GOP-led federal suit over New York’s even-year election law
Riverhead is among eight Long Island towns that joined a new federal lawsuit challenging New York’s Even-Year Election Law, which moves most local elections to even-numbered years. Plaintiffs say it violates free speech and local control.
Government
Analysis: State’s high court upholds Even-Year Election Law; 2025 election will mark start of transition
New York’s highest court yesterday upheld the state’s Even Year Election Law, will take effect immediately for the 2025 election cycle, with even-year local elections beginning in 2026.
