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The 2008 New York State Legislature primary election took place on September 9, 2008, [1] and the general election was held on November 4, 2008. [2] [3] All 150 members of the New York State Assembly [4] and all 62 seats of the New York State Senate [5] were up for election. Members of the Assembly and the State Senate serve two-year terms.
The Board of Elections is one of New York state's last sources of traditional patronage jobs. [4] City & State notes, "The Board of Elections is unique in that it is one of the city's few truly bipartisan administrative bodies, with five commissioners from each party overseeing its operations. While members consider this structure the best way ...
The New York State Board of Elections is a bipartisan agency of the New York state government within the New York State Executive Department responsible for enforcement and administration of election-related laws. [1] [2] It also regulates campaign finance disclosure and limitations through its "fair campaign code". [1] [3]
ERIC member states and withdrawn states as of July 2024 [5]. The Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC) is a nonprofit organization in the United States whose goal is to improve electoral integrity by helping states improve the accuracy of voter rolls, increase access to voter registration, reduce election costs, and increase efficiencies in elections.
Rockland County joins other local governments challenging the constitutionality of a state law moving local elections to even-numbered years.
Historically, New York was a swing state, as from its inaugural election in 1792 until the 1984 election, the state voted for the winning candidate all but seven times (1812, 1856, 1868, 1876, 1916, 1948, and 1968).
Pages in category "2008 New York (state) elections" The following 5 pages are in this category, out of 5 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. 0–9.
The New York State Assembly Legislative session is a cycle that takes place from the first month of the year up until a budget has been published by both houses. According to the New York State Legislative Calendar, session convenes January 9th throughout June 19th. [12]