Jerry Goldfeder authored a
New York Law Journal column reflecting on his role as counsel to a New York City mayoral campaign during the September 11, 2001 attacks, which occurred on the day of New York’s primary election. Drawing on firsthand experience, Jerry recounts the legal uncertainty surrounding the suspension of voting and the subsequent efforts by state officials to reschedule the election.
The column examines how election disruptions caused by terrorism, natural disasters, and other emergencies have exposed gaps in state and federal election laws. Jerry discusses examples including Superstorm Sandy, recent hurricane-related voting challenges, and congressional efforts to address election continuity through the Electoral Count Reform Act. He argues that the United States still lacks a consistent and comprehensive framework for protecting elections during extraordinary events and emphasizes the importance of ensuring uninterrupted access to the democratic process.
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