Town of Lloyd Historical Preservation Society
Upcoming Program
A History of Voting in New York State
Presented by Town of Lloyd Historian
Joan de Vries Kelley
How was voting conducted and who was allowed to vote? The answer to those questions changed several times in New York’s 250-year history, and even before that, when it was a British colony. At various times, voter eligibility depended on residence, wealth, race, gender and age.Ownership of property and literacy were also factors.
Ulster and Dutchess counties played vital roles in making changes to eligibility laws.This presentation traces the history of the changes in voting procedures and voter qualifications in New York. It features some of the local people and events that influenced both state and national decisions.
Presented by Town of Lloyd Historian
Joan de Vries Kelley
How was voting conducted and who was allowed to vote? The answer to those questions changed several times in New York’s 250-year history, and even before that, when it was a British colony. At various times, voter eligibility depended on residence, wealth, race, gender and age.Ownership of property and literacy were also factors.
Ulster and Dutchess counties played vital roles in making changes to eligibility laws.This presentation traces the history of the changes in voting procedures and voter qualifications in New York. It features some of the local people and events that influenced both state and national decisions.
The program will take place on Monday, May 4th at 7pm in the Highland Public Library 14 Elting Place, Highland NY