Provisions
II.4 of 1822 • Elections to be by ballot.
APPROVED
The Text
All elections by the citizens shall be by ballot, except for such town officers as may by law be directed to be otherwise chosen.
A Few Facts
• Joined the Constitution in 1822
• In Article II:
• Has 24 words
• Was proposed by the Constitutional Convention
• Went to NYS voters as proposed amendment 1 of 1822
• Changed the text of a previously existing provision
• Amends or builds on:
◦ 1777-VI
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