On the Cats & Cosby Democratic Primary Election Night Special: John Catsimatidis, Judge Richard Weinberg, Governor David Paterson, and Rita Cosby are joined by Mike Ryan from the New York City Board of Elections. Mike provides detailed insights into the current state of vote processing, explaining the inclusion of early votes and absentee ballots into the election totals. He clarifies procedural changes from 2021 related to canvassing and processes leading to the final results. Ryan discusses technological advancements such as electronic poll books and the importance of voter security. He highlights voter behavior trends and the significant turnout for early and same-day voting. The episode provides critical information on the timeline and processes for finalizing election results, including the intricacies of ranked-choice voting.
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