New Board of Elections websites: voterlookup.elections.ny.gov – This site allows you to check your polling site and track your absentee ballot. absenteeballot.elections.ny.gov – Go to this site to request an absentee ballot. Reminder: COVID remains a valid reason to vote by absentee ballot. Unlike in years past, if you vote by absentee ballot, you will...Continue Reading
Two volunteers are needed to do voter registration on Sunday May 22 at Temple Bnai Torah in Wantagh from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Additional voter registration times and dates are possible. If you are willing and able to assist with voter registration, please contact Barbara Epstein: epsteinb1@gmail.com or 516-221-1948.Continue Reading
Super PACs must technically disclose their donors, but those donors often include dark money groups. Dark money refers to money intended to influence election results from undisclosed sources. By having dark money donors, super PACs circumvent financial disclosure requirements. This allows a network of secret organizations to influence our elections without our knowledge. Despite Citizens...Continue Reading
In a democracy, politicians are expected to represent each person equally, regardless of their financial status. The principle of “one-person, one-vote” means that no matter who we are, our rights to health care, education, housing, and other basic needs are equally important. Money in politics complicates this system. When politicians receive large financial contributions from...Continue Reading
Senate Standing Committee on Elections Chair: Senator Zellnor Y. Myrie Public Hearing: To Review Elections Administration and Voting Rights in New York State Place: Van Buren Hearing Room A, Legislative Office Building, 2nd Floor, Albany, NY 12247 Time: 10:00 A.M.Continue Reading
On Monday September 20th, the local League Voter Service Chairs convened by Zoom to share how they are engaging voters: Cattaraugus and Allegany Counties MAL Unit and the “I Voted” program with kids and parents three Leagues on the “opportunities” candidate forums offer voters: Tompkins Rochester Metro, and Port Washington-Manhasset Enjoy the replay!Continue Reading
