Feds Sue B.O.E. Over Absentee Ballots in Congressional Race

ALBANY—Here’s a copy of the lawsuit filed against the state Board of Elections yesterday, alleging that the special congressional election scheduled for Tuesday does not allow enough time for overseas voters or those serving in the military to submit absentee ballots.
Bob Brehm, a spokesman for the B.O.E doesn’t think it will delay the Read More

Board of Elections May Kick Sundwall Off Libertarian Line

ALBANY—Eric Sundwall’s bid for Congress may, after all, be thwarted.
Hearing officers at the State Board of elections have determined that Sundwall has 2,944 valid signatures, less than the 3,500 he needs to stay on the ballot, according to B.O.E. spokesman Bob Brehm.
The four commissioners will meet Wednesday to determine whether to Read More

Libertarian Sundwall, Facing Ballot Challenges, Will Debate Thursday

ALBANY—A candidates forum that will be televised live throughout the 20th Congressional district will now include two candidates: Democrat Scott Murphy and Libertarian Eric Sundwall.
Susan Arbetter, the host of New York-NOW and the debate’s moderator, emailed to say organizers “have determined that Eric Sundwall has substantially met the criteria and that he should Read More