NYSPHA Free and Fair Elections Position Statement

Position statement

The New York State Public Health Association affirms that free, fair, secure, and accessible elections are essential to a healthy democracy and the well-being of individuals and communities throughout New York State. Every eligible New Yorker should have a meaningful opportunity to register, cast a ballot freely and safely, and have that ballot counted accurately under the law. NYSPHA supports trustworthy election administration, factual voter information, freedom from intimidation, equal access, and respect for lawful election outcomes.