Voting by mail-in ballot was challenged in New York state in a lawsuit by a group of Republicans, including District 6 Tompkins County legislator, Mike Sigler. However, the lawsuit was overturned Feb. 5 and absentee ballot voting was upheld by a New York state judge. 

With the recent rise in young adult voting, Ithaca College students should take a proactive approach to making sure their vote gets counted.