Our Democracy is Powered by Active and Engaged Voters.
Voting is how we can make a Difference, and it’s one of the most Important Rights we have as U.S. Citizens. Yet, here in New York, our Outdated Election Laws make it far too Difficult to take this Crucial First Step on the Path to Lifelong Civic Engagement. It’s time for our Lawmakers in Albany to join the People of New York in Fighting for Increased Access to the Ballot Box.
Voters need Flexibility, and one way we can provide that is through Early Voting. New York is only One of 13 States that does Not offer Early Voting, which would also ease and Reduce Long Lines on Election Day.
Voter Registration needs to be Streamlined through Measures like the Voter Empowerment Act, which calls for Automatically Registering Eligible Citizens, Updating their Information when they Move within the State, and Pre-Registering Sixteen and Seventeen year olds.
And in response to the Gutting of Key Parts of the Voting Rights Act, we should take the Lead in Adopting essential Voting Rights Protections for all New Yorkers.
But if we’re going to make a Difference, we need your Voice in this Fight. Democracy is Strongest when all of Us are Heard. Join us in Supporting the Following Legislation by Asking your State Representatives to take down Barriers to Voting in New York.
Specifically, Please Support the following Legislation:
EBP, S2788 and A5547: Modernizes and Improves Elections by allowing Poll Workers to Check-In Voters at their Poll Site using a Laptop or Tablet, saving Time, Resources, and Improving Accuracy.
Early Voting, S2950 and A2064: Allows Eight Days to Two Days prior to an Election. Counties must provide at least One Early Vote Site per Fifty Thousand Voters.
Voter Empowerment Act, S3304 and A2278: To ensure every Eligible Citizen is Registered to Vote and make it easier to Update their Voting Information.
Online Voter Registration, S5115 and A5382: Modernizes Paper-Based Registration by allowing NYers to Apply Online including an Electronic Signature, which the AG has said is Valid under NY Law.
Preclearance, S6164 and A5925: Ensures that No Citizen is Denied their Right to Vote based on Race or Minority Status. It Requires Counties with Populations with at least 10% of any Racial, Ethnic, or Language Minority Group to get Approval from the New York State Attorney General before making any Changes to the Voting Process, such as Changing Poll Site Locations or Purging the Voter List.
Early Voting, S7400 and A9608: New Yorkers should have an 8-day Period, including Saturdays and Sundays, to ease Long Lines on Election Day and give Voters flexibility as they juggle Work and Family Obligations.
New York Votes Acts, A5312: Would provide for Automatic and Same Day Registration, Early Voting, and No-Excuse Absentee Voting, as well as additional Protection for Voters.
Democracy is Powered by Active and Engaged Voters. Voting is how we can make a Difference, and it’s one of the most Important Rights we have as U.S. Citizens. Yet, here in New York, our Outdated Election Laws make it far too Difficult to take this Crucial First Step on the Path to Lifelong Civic Engagement. It’s time for our Lawmakers in Albany to join the People of New York in Fighting for Increased Access to the Ballot Box.
We’ve got some New Members of the State Legislature coming into Albany as a Result of Yesterday’s Election, and we have a real shot of Passing these Important State Election Reforms next year.
CLICK HERE to join NYC Votes.
NYC Wins When Everyone Can Vote! Michael H. Drucker
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