Originally posted by
Lee Chowaniec:
In today’s ‘Another Voice’ Ralph Lorigo, Chairman of the Erie County Conservative Party refuted Mr. Zellner’s claim, declaring fusion voting and minor parties raise voter participation rate:
I found Fusion voting is simply the right of each organized political party to endorse the candidate of their choice. This is guaranteed by the Constitution of the State of New York as stated in a New York Court of Appeals case, Hopper, et al. v. Britt, et al., Oct. 10, 1911.
The existence of these minor parties actually encourages voting because people are more motivated to vote for the issues they believe in.
Numerous polls and surveys have shown that minor parties in New York strongly influence voter turnout, improve competition, bring new ideas and mobilize voters who believe their voice will be heard.
https://buffalonews.com/2019/01/13/a...participation/
Well said, Mr. Lorigo.