New York – Bill Would Amend Election Law Because Of Shavuot

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    New York – The filing period for designating petitions in this year’s election cycle would be extended from 37 to 44 days because the original start date falls on the first day of Shavuot under a bill passed by the Assembly.

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    The Assembly bill was spearheaded by Speaker Sheldon Silver and sponsored by Joan Millman of Brooklyn. It notes that “extending the time for signing designating petitions by one week this year in recognition of Shavuot observance will help further ensure that all interested New Yorkers may participate equally in our state’s political process.”


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    JackC
    JackC
    12 years ago

    From 37 days to 44. How long does it take someone who cares to sign a petition? Other countries get their entire election cycle in in 60 days or less.