Former Governor Andrew Cuomo ’s daughters have been accused of violating New York election laws by wearing "Cuomo for Mayor" sweatshirts while accompanying their father to cast his ballot in Tuesday’s mayoral election.

Why It Matters

Electioneering laws vary by state and regulate the type of apparel people can wear when inside polling precincts. While people are allowed to wear political slogans to vote in New York, election law states that "while the polls are open no person shall do any electioneering within the polling place, or within a one hundred foot radial measured from the entrances." It further says, "No political banner, poster or placard shall be allowed in or upon the place of registration during any day of registration."

What To Know

On Tuesday, Cuomo cast his ballot in

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