It has been a big year for federal and state election law. In New York, due process rights, fraud, residency issues and enforcement of the law have been tackled by the courts. Nationally, the push-and-pull of voting rights continues to be fought in the statehouses and litigated in the courts. Here is a sample of the most salient issues.
New York Developments
Complying with Disclosure Requirements. In a case that reflects a more pronounced view that candidates must strictly comply with the Election Law, the Chief Enforcement Counsel of the New York State Board of Elections and the New York State Attorney General just brought a criminal complaint against an unsuccessful 2014 Assembly candidate, Michele Adolphe, for failing to file routine disclosure reports detailing her contributions and expenditures.1 Although this is a misdemeanor, and there are literally hundreds of instances where other elected officials and candidates have likewise failed to comply, it is rare indeed for such charges to be brought.2 It remains to be seen how this case will turn out and whether further complaints will be lodged.
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