Learn more about the lawsuits shaping voting rights, redistricting and elections by exploring Democracy Docket’s comprehensive database of cases. Click on any case to find a brief summary of the lawsuit and all relevant filings in the “case documents” section.
The County of Dutchess v. The State of New York
Lawsuit filed by Dutchess County, the Dutchess County Legislature and Dutchess County Executive Susan Serino (R) against the state of New York and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) challenging the state’s Even Year Election Law.
Common Cause New York v. Kosinski
Lawsuit filed on behalf of Common Cause New York, the Black Institute and five voters against members of the New York State Board of Elections.
Neuhaus v. Hochul
Lawsuit filed by Orange County Executive Steven Neuhaus (R), Orange County and the Orange County Legislature against New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D), the state of New York and four state and local political parties challenging the state’s Even Year Election Law.
County of Rensselaer v. State of New York
Lawsuit filed by Rensselaer County, the Rensselaer County Legislature and Rensselaer County Executive Steven McLaughlin (R) against the state of New York, the New York State Legislature and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) challenging the state’s Even Year Election Law.
County of Oneida v. State of New York
Lawsuit filed on behalf of Oneida County against the state of New York and New York Gov.Kathy Hochul (D) challenging the state’s Even Year Election Law.
County of Nassau v. State of New York
Lawsuit filed by Nassau County against the state of New York challenging the state’s Even Year Election Law.
Clarke v. Town of Newburgh
Lawsuit filed on behalf of Black and Hispanic voters challenging the at-large system for electing members of the Newburgh Town Board under the New York Voting Rights Act (NYVRA).
County of Onondaga v. State of New York
Lawsuit filed on behalf of Onondaga County against the state of New York, challenging the state’s Even Year Election Law.
Young v. Town of Cheektowaga
Lawsuit filed on behalf of a local resident against the Town of Cheektowaga challenging the at-large system used to elect the Cheektowaga Town Board under the New York Voting Rights Act.
Serratto v. Town of Mount Pleasant
Lawsuit filed on behalf of Hispanic voters in Mount Pleasant, New York challenging the town’s method of electing members to the Mount Pleasant Town Board.