A Brooklyn party election official has been accused of reshaping the rules governing internal party elections in a move critics say is designed to cement their grip on power. The changes, which drew sharp opposition from within the party, appear to alter how delegates are selected or how votes are counted in a way that favors the incumbent leadership. The controversy highlights a recurring tension in New York's political landscape, where long-standing party machines often rely on procedural control to maintain dominance over local politics. The dispute is likely to draw scrutiny from citywide reform advocates who have long pushed for greater transparency in how New York's party leadership is chosen.
Brooklyn election boss changes party’s election rules to stay in power Gothamist
