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I used to live in New York, and sent some letters and postcards last fall to help flip the state senate, and am very pleased by this package of reforms, which Governor Cuomo has promised to sign. It includes nine days of early voting, preregistration for 16- and 17-year-olds, and federal and state primaries on the same day. (That last should significantly increase turnout for state primary races.) Also preliminary approval for no-reason-needed absentee voting and Election Day voter registration, and they're considering automatic voter registration.

This isn't an action post, but if you know any New York high school students, you might mention this to them.
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I'm doubling up on some of these because the dates aren't just on Tuesdays!

If you know anyone in these states, poke them and remind them to vote! Every vote counts! Plenty of local and county offices are ONLY voted on during these early elections, potentially including judges, prosecutors, county commissioners, county election clerks, and more.

Thursday, September 6 -- Delaware

Tuesday, September 11 -- New Hampshire

Wednesday, September 12 -- Rhode Island

Thursday, September 13 -- New York (state level primaries)


For New York -- The state senate primaries are VERY IMPORTANT this year. We have a chance to kick out the 8 members of IDC, who run as Democrats but then form a coalition with Republicans to block Democratic legislation -- and give the Republicans control of the budget process, committee appointments, and what legislation even comes to the floor for a vote. Many New Yorkers don't know this is going on! (More info here)

IDC members: Marisol Alcantara (Manhattan), Tony Avella (Queens), David Carlucci (Rockland), Jesse Hamilton (Brooklyn), Jeff Klein (Bronx), Jose Peralta (Queens), Diane Savino (Staten Island), David Valesky (Onondaga)


Don't let your friends miss out! Remind them to vote!
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Governor Cuomo Calls on New Yorkers to Unite in the Fight for Justice

Read the full speech






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