US Elections 2024 - New York Shows Voting Process
By Oyiza Adaba
Bipartisan Approach: Michael J. Ryan, Executive Director of the Board of Elections in the City of New York and Vincent Ignizio, address the media. Photo Africa-Related
Michael J. Ryan, Executive Director of the Board of Elections in the City of New York and Vincent Ignizio, former Staten Island Republican councilman & bipartisan member Board of Elections offered a demonstration of voting booth processes and led a discussion on voter security and the voting tabulations process. The briefing, organized by the NY Foreign Press Center, provided an overview of the elections processes and preparations in NYC in 2024.
Highlights
Early Voting and Turnout
Michael Ryan and Vincent Ignizio highlight the increase in early voting locations and hours, emphasizing the improvements made since 2020
Voting Process and Security Measure including the use of privacy booths and ballot scanners security seals and the involvement of the NYPD.
Election Day and Results Reporting - the importance of the early mail ballot process, the process for counting and reporting results is explained
The Training Process for poll workers, including in-person and video training, as well as specialized training for accessibility, and setting training standards
Language Accessibility
NYC Elections Board provide services in multiple languages, including English, Spanish, Chinese, and Korean