30 Issues in 30 Days: Moving Local NYC Elections to Presidential Election Years

The Brian Lehrer Show | Oct 15, 2025

Brigid Bergin, Gothamist and WNYC senior political correspondent, talks about the proposal that NYC voters will see on this year's ballot that would move local elections to take place during presidential election years.

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