A 5933 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to allowing poll workers to be from any political party

This bill changes New York's election law to allow poll workers (election inspectors and poll clerks) to be appointed without requiring an equal split between major political parties. It directly affects election districts and counties, particularly where a political party lacks sufficient qualified applicants. The key change replaces the previous requirement for "equally divided" appointments with a provision that permits non-partisan appointments when needed to fill vacancies. This means counties can now hire poll workers from any political affiliation or none, as long as the minimum staffing is maintained.
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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Feb 25, 2025
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