Vote in the Local Primaries, Tuesday September 9th
This is a friendly (and non-partisan) reminder from NAG to vote tomorrow in the Local Primaries.
There are a couple of local races that cover parts of Greenpoint and Williamsburg that are competitive:
Yes, many of us voted in record numbers on Super Tuesday for the Presidential Primaries. But so few votes are cast in local primaries it is laughable. One competitive primary I remember had less than 3% turnout at the Northside polling place. Our neighborhood doesn't get the resources it deserves in part because of our low voter turnout rates.
In addition, we have put together this list of frequently asked, but poorly-answered list of questions about how and where to vote below
If you are supporting a candidate and want to make a difference, the most effective thing you can do is to tell your friends to vote. So consider forwarding this posting to your friends (and if they live in Williamsburg or Greenpoint, ask them to sign up for the NAG newsletter)
LATE UPDATE: Confirm which district you are in online.
1. What? There's an election? Didn't we have one in February?
That was the Presidential Primaries. These are for local and federal offices.
2. When & Where Can I Vote?
Polls are open 6am-9pm
Find your polling place online
or call 212-VOTE-NYC (311 can patch you though too)
3. Am I registered?
You can verify this online.
or call 212-VOTE-NYC (311 can patch you though too)
4. But I'm not a registered with a party. Can I vote in a primary?
In NY, unfortunately, you can't, nor can you change your party registration at the polls.
But you can change your party registration for next year if you do it before Oct 10, 2008.
5. But I don't have my "voter registration card" with me!
YOU DON'T NEED IT. If you have never voted in NYS before and you registered via mail, you may need to present a photo ID (driver's license, non-driver ID or passport) and/or proof of residency if your ID doesn't have your address on it (utility bill, bank statement, etc). It's a good idea to bring a photo ID to the polls anyways, but most states (including NY) don't require one if you voted in the state before.
6. Oops, I'm not registered!
Register to vote for the general election.
There are a couple of local races that cover parts of Greenpoint and Williamsburg that are competitive:
- NY Senate District 25: Marty Connor vs. Daniel Squadron- covers parts of central Greenpoint, Williamsburg waterfront, and south Williamsburg
- Congressional District 10: Ed Towns vs. Kevin Powell- covers parts of South Williamsburg and Bushwick
Yes, many of us voted in record numbers on Super Tuesday for the Presidential Primaries. But so few votes are cast in local primaries it is laughable. One competitive primary I remember had less than 3% turnout at the Northside polling place. Our neighborhood doesn't get the resources it deserves in part because of our low voter turnout rates.
In addition, we have put together this list of frequently asked, but poorly-answered list of questions about how and where to vote below
If you are supporting a candidate and want to make a difference, the most effective thing you can do is to tell your friends to vote. So consider forwarding this posting to your friends (and if they live in Williamsburg or Greenpoint, ask them to sign up for the NAG newsletter)
LATE UPDATE: Confirm which district you are in online.
1. What? There's an election? Didn't we have one in February?
That was the Presidential Primaries. These are for local and federal offices.
2. When & Where Can I Vote?
Polls are open 6am-9pm
Find your polling place online
or call 212-VOTE-NYC (311 can patch you though too)
3. Am I registered?
You can verify this online.
or call 212-VOTE-NYC (311 can patch you though too)
4. But I'm not a registered with a party. Can I vote in a primary?
In NY, unfortunately, you can't, nor can you change your party registration at the polls.
But you can change your party registration for next year if you do it before Oct 10, 2008.
5. But I don't have my "voter registration card" with me!
YOU DON'T NEED IT. If you have never voted in NYS before and you registered via mail, you may need to present a photo ID (driver's license, non-driver ID or passport) and/or proof of residency if your ID doesn't have your address on it (utility bill, bank statement, etc). It's a good idea to bring a photo ID to the polls anyways, but most states (including NY) don't require one if you voted in the state before.
6. Oops, I'm not registered!
Register to vote for the general election.
posted by mike at
8:57 PM
2 Comments:
"there is no race in this district" I was told.
Which district? The State Senate district is very gerrymandered and only includes portions of the neighborhood. Greenpoint N of Milton Street and Williamsburg E of Berry, except for south of Broadway are not in the district.
The Congressional District is mostly the very southern edge of Williamsburg and Bushwick.
You can confirm which district you are in at: http://www.myciti.org/make_a_map_citi2.html
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