Unofficial results show NJ GOP picking up legislative seats
Republicans picked up at least two Assembly seats, as well as the Democratic-held Senate seat that opened after Jeff Van Drew went to Congress, according to unofficial results reported by New Jersey's Division of Elections.
New Yorkers approve ranked-choice elections
New York City voters will soon be allowed to mark election ballots with up to five candidates. Voters approved a measure to amend the City Charter to allow what is called ranked-choice voting. The measure passed 72% to 28%.
Election Day in New Jersey: Jersey City voters pass limits on Airbnb, short-term rentals
Voters in a New Jersey city that's a train stop away from tourist-packed Manhattan have approved restrictions on Airbnb and other short-term rental companies. Jersey City lawmakers passed the restrictions in June but short-term rental advocates gathered enough signatures to force a referendum.
'A whole new world': Early voting starts in New York
The state's first-ever early balloting period started Saturday, with voters able to cast votes at select polling locations until Nov. 3, instead of waiting until Election Day on Nov. 5.
NY launches early voting, hopes benefits will outweigh costs
Early voting is set to happen for the first time in New York, and advocates hope the benefits of expanded ballot box access will outweigh the cost and headaches of keeping the polls open for more than a single day.
Proposal would bring ranked-choice voting to NYC
A proposal would bring ranked-choice voting to New York City, allowing voters to rank their candidates in order of preference, rather than casting a ballot for one candidate.
