Keeping voters safe during the coronavirus pandemic has led to procedural changes. NYS AFL-CIO Chief of Staff Ryan Delgado explains what you need to know to make sure your vote counts.
Make Your Plan To Vote! In this year's Primary elections, not only will you choose which candidate to support,
but also how you exercise your right to vote. Here are your options.
- Absentee Ballot - Your Board of Elections is required to send an application for an absentee ballot to every eligible voter. If you have not received an application, you can request one from your local board. Ballot must be postmarked by June 23rd, 2020 to be counted.
- Early Voting - Between June 13 and June 21, early voting poll sites will be open in your area. Check with your local Board of Elections for hours and locations.
- Primary Day - Tuesday, June 23 is primary day. Polls will be open from 6AM to 9PM.
To find your local Board of Elections, visit www.elections.ny.gov/CountyBoards.html or call (800)-367-8683.
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The 2.5 million member New York State AFL‐CIO announced endorsements in primary races for Congress, the New York State Senate and Assembly and for the Congressional Special Election in Western New York.
The endorsements are the result of careful consideration and in coordination with union members living in the districts where the races are taking place.
“We will coordinate and activate a powerful grassroots campaign to educate our members on labor’s supported candidates in these races and ensure our members know all of their options on how to safely exercise their right to vote,” said NYS AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento.
The campaigns will include member mailings, worksite flyers, phone bank operations, digital campaigns and texts.
In the special election in the 27th Congressional District, the federation is endorsing Nate McMurray.
CONGRESSIONAL CD 2 Jackie Gordon (D) | SENATE SD 12 Michael Gianaris (D) | ASSEMBLY AD 24 David Weprin (D) |