2024 ELECTIONS
Election Day is Tuesday, November 5th. Polls will be open from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM in New York City (find your polling site). Click here to see which candidates we have endorsed in state races. And scroll down for additional information on voting as well as a list of the candidates and ballot proposals you will be voting for (be sure to flip your ballot to see the ballot proposals).
REGISTER TO VOTE
Visit this link to register to vote. And you can always confirm that you are registered by visiting this link. The last day to register before the General Election was October 26.
ABSENTEE BALLOTS
Visit this link to learn about and apply for an absentee ballot.
VOTING WITH DISABILITIES
For people with disabilities, there are federal and state laws to ensure your right to vote. Click here to learn more.
RANKED CHOICE VOTING
If you are not familiar with the Ranked Choice Voting system, we encourage you to watch this informative video. Note: The November 5 General Election will not be using Ranked Choice Voting.
Polling Locations
You can find your polling location here – including your early voting site, which may be different from your regular polling location.
KEY 2024 NEW YORK STATE ELECTION DATES
November 5 – Election Day (polls are open from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM in NYC)
CANDIDATES
President of the United States
Democratic Party – Kamala Harris
Green Party – Jill Stein
Libertarian – Chase Oliver
Republican Party – Donald J. Trump
Vice President of the United States
Democratic Party -Tim Walz
Green Party – Butch Ware
Libertarian Party – Mike ter Maat
Republican Party – JD Vance
United States Senator for New York
Democratic Party – Kirsten E. Gillibrand
Republican Party – Michael D. Sapraicone
United States House of Representatives for New York’s District 13
Democratic Party – Adriano Espaillat
Republican Party – Ruben D. Vargas
New York State Senate District 29
Democratic Party – Jose M. Serrano
Republican Party -Tanya Carmichael
New York State Senate District 30
Democratic Party – Cordell Cleare
New York State Senate District 31
Democratic Party – Robert Jackson
Republican Party – Woodrow Hines Jr.
New York State Assembly District 68
Democratic Party – Edward Gibbs
New York State Assembly District 70
Democratic Party – Jordan J.G. Wright
Republican Party – Seson Adams
New York State Assembly District 71
Democratic Party – Al Taylor
Republican Party – Joziel Andujar
New York State Assembly District 72
Democratic Party – Manny De Los Santos
BALLOT MEASURES (Read this summary of all six in The City)
Proposal 1: SB S51002, Equal Protection of Law
Amendment to Protect Against Unequal Treatment
This proposal would protect against unequal treatment based on ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, and sex – including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy. It would also protect against unequal treatment based on reproductive healthcare and autonomy.
A “YES” vote would put these protections in the New York State Constitution.
A “NO” vote would leave these protections out of the New York State Constitution.
Learn more:
https://elections.ny.gov/2024-statewide-ballot-proposal
https://elections.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2024/08/amended-proposal-one-certification-2024_1.pdf
https://www.nycvotes.org/whats-on-the-ballot/2024-state-and-federal-general-election/ballot-proposals/
https://www.opensecrets.org/ballot-measures/NY/2024/summary
Proposal 2: Cleaning Public Property
This proposal would amend the City Charter to expand and clarify the Department of Sanitation’s power to clean streets and other City property and require waste disposal in containers.
A “YES” vote would expand and clarify the Department of Sanitation’s power to clean streets and other City property and require waste disposal in containers.
A “NO” vote would leave the law unchanged.
Proposal 3: Additional Estimates of the Cost of the Proposed Laws and Update to Budget Deadlines
This proposal would amend the City Charter to require fiscal analysis from the City Council before hearings and votes on laws, authorize fiscal analysis from the Mayor, and update budget deadlines.
A “YES” vote would amend the City Charter to require additional fiscal analysis before hearings, votes on local laws, and update budget deadlines.
A “NO” vote would leave the law unchanged.
Proposal 4: More Notice and Time Before Votes on Public Safety Legislation
This proposal would require additional public notice and time before the City Council votes on laws respecting the public safety operations of the Police, Correction, or Fire Departments.
A “YES” vote would require additional notice and time before the Council votes on laws respecting the public safety operations of the Police, Correction, or Fire Departments.
A “NO” vote would leave the law unchanged.
Proposal 5: Capital Planning
This proposal would amend the City Charter to require more detail in the annual assessment of City facilities, and mandate that facility needs to inform capital planning and update capital planning deadlines.
A “YES” vote would require more detail when assessing the maintenance needs of city facilities, requiring the facility to inform capital planning and update capital planning deadlines.
A “NO” vote would leave the law unchanged.
Proposal 6: Minority and Women Business Enterprises, Film Permits, and Archive Reviewed Boards
This proposal would amend the City Charter to establish the Chief Business Diversity Officer, authorize the Mayor to designate the office that issues film permits, and combine archive boards.
A “YES” vote would establish the Chief Business Diversity Officer to support Minority and Women Business Enterprises, authorize the Mayor to designate the office that issues film permits, and combine two boards.
A “NO” vote would leave the law unchanged.