Only about 44 percent of eligible New York City voters cast a ballot in recent local elections, one of the lowest turnout rates among major American cities. For a state that prides itself on civic engagement, that number is a quiet failure. Whether the barrier is confusion about deadlines, uncertainty about absentee ballots, or simply not knowing where to start, this complete New Yorker’s guide to voting covers registration, absentee ballots, an…
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