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Political experts are analyzing the closest gubernatorial election in New York state in years. Gov. Kathy Hochul’s five percentage point win over Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-Long Island) should point out lessons both Republicans and Democrats should heed.

Legal observers say the question of whether to count mail-in ballots with handwritten dating errors is still open.

Knocking those ballots out of play would help the GOP in competitive races – since Democrats are far more likely to use the state’s vote-by-mail system.

Except in rare circumstances, voters can only drop off their own ballot at a mailbox, drop box, or county election office.

Mail voting will remain in place in Pennsylvania for the time being as Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration appeals the decision to the state Supreme Court.

There are pros and cons to a ballot proposal that would guarantee New Yorkers' rights to clean air and water.

“This will allow people who have not properly registered to vote, to be able to register to vote on the day of the election, and cast a ballot."

“15 simple words, each person shall have a right to clean air and clean water and a healthful environment."

“The ballot is extremely long in several of our counties and they’re like up to three pages, which means that the cost of returning those ballots is more than just a single stamp."

“Just as the liberty bell is an enduring symbol of the American struggle for freedom, the justice bell is the struggle for women’s equality."