This weekend, one office up for election on the ballot is the spot of NY State Supreme Court Justice for the 5th Judicial District. Unlike a typical “supreme court” whose job is to review, overturn, or uphold lower court decisions, in NY state that role is filled by the State Court of Appeals. The NYContinue reading “Know your 2020 ballot part II: State Supreme Court Justice, 5th district”
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About: The Syracuse Voter
A democracy only functions when the voting public is informed – and not just about the “big issues” we are coached into taking sides on by the media and major political parties on the national stage. This site is devoted to my own quest to understanding the offices, the candidates, AND the issues. In particular,Continue reading “About: The Syracuse Voter”
Know your offices part 1: City Court Judge
There are 2 openings for city court judge on the 2020 ballot in Syracuse. Do you know what a city court judge does, and how they can be part of dismantling systemic racism in the justice system? In this post I look closely at city court judges in the first of a series exploring 2020 electable offices.
What’s the June 23 primary, and can I vote?
The primary is around the corner, and there are only a few days left to register to vote by mail. Read about the primary process, voter eligibility, and formats for voting.
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