Nassau County Board of Elections has been violating New York State election laws on an ongoing basis. At least since August 2022, if not earlier.

It has been reported that as recently as Saturday, Nov. 5, at the early voting site at Great Neck House, a voter was asked if she had a “card” to vote. A week earlier on Saturday, Oct. 29, many voters were wrongfully asked their “date of birth.” This practice violates the rights of New Yorkers to cast their vote.

During the Democratic primary in August, voters were also asked their date of birth. The Nassau County Board of Elections confirmed that poll workers were trained over the last two years to ask voters for their date of birth. This is indeed against New York State law. One voter was even refused a ballot when she would not provide her date of birth.

This type of voter disenfranchisement should not be tolerated. I understand this has been reported to Nassau County Board of Elections and they said they would tell their poll workers that they are not permitted to do this, yet this practice persists.

There is NO voter I.D. law in New York State and poll workers are NOT permitted to ask for your ID, except in very limited circumstances.

Why is the Nassau County Board of Elections continuing this illegal practice?

When you cast your ballot on Tuesday, Nov. 8, remain vigilant and know your rights.

Carl Schweitzer

Great Neck