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Attorney General James defends vote-by-mail rights.

State Attorney General Letitia James says voters are reminded that they can vote by mail after the New York Court of Appeals affirmed constitutionality of the New York Early Mail Voter Act.

James says the government should make it easier for citizens to have their voices heard. She praised the A.G.’s office success in fending off attacks against that law and against other attempts to attack voter rights.

“The right to vote is the cornerstone of our nation, and government should make it easier for citizens to have their voices heard, not harder. While some want to put up roadblocks and stifle New Yorkers’ ability to exercise their Constitutional right to vote, I will always stand up and protect this basic, yet essential, freedom."

James says voters who encounter problems should call the Office of Attorney General’s voter hotline.

Bob Beck, a veteran media professional, currently serves as a part-time editor/host at WAER Public Radio and an adjunct professor at Syracuse University. Beck retired as News Director at Wyoming Public Radio in 2022 after 34 years. During his time, Beck won 5 regional Edward R. Murrow awards and 5 Public Media Journalists Association awards for reporting. He also won 11 PMJA awards for the news and public affairs program Open Spaces. He was awarded the Wyoming School Bell award for education reporting and was part of two Emmy Award winning television productions. You can find him on X under the name @butterbob.