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Cuomo's Fusion Voting Raises Controversy Amid Criticism

11/5/2025

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Cuomo Faces Criticism

Fusion voting in New York City lets candidates appear under multiple parties on ballots.
Critics, including Elon Musk, claimed the ballot was rigged because Andrew Cuomo appeared multiple times and was listed low.
Cuomo is running as an independent after losing the Democratic primary, due to the timing of his nomination petition.
New York's voting laws permit fusion voting, a practice that has remained in place for decades.

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Musk Critiques Ballots

In New Jersey, polling problems and machine failures sparked unfounded rigging claims by conservatives, including Jack Posobiec and U.S. President Donald Trump.
Election officials said the issues were resolved quickly.
In California, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt alleged mail-in voting is ripe for fraud due to duplicate registrations.
Elon Musk criticized New York ballot designs, suggesting bias against Andrew Cuomo.

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Cuomo Faces Criticism

Fusion voting in New York City lets candidates appear under multiple parties on ballots.
Critics, including Elon Musk, claimed the ballot was rigged because Andrew Cuomo appeared multiple times and was listed low.
Cuomo is running as an independent after losing the Democratic primary, due to the timing of his nomination petition.
New York's voting laws permit fusion voting, a practice that has remained in place for decades.

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