New York is set to grant Attorney General Letitia James “unprecedented power over elections processes” in battleground districts, according to an election attorney in the Empire State.

New York’s 2022 John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act states that certain counties and jurisdictions must seek approval, or “preclearance,” from the attorney general before making certain pre-election decisions, such as changes to polling locations and hours.

The requirement is set to take effect on Sept. 22 and will affect New York City, as well as nine counties on Long Island and north of New York City. These jurisdictions are determined by multiple factors, including whether these counties have committed civil rights or voting rights violations in the last 25 years.

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