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More Than 1 Million New Yorkers Cast Early Ballots, Just Shy of 2020 Record

This year, over a million New Yorkers voted early at 155 sites, experiencing efficiency and short lines, marking a significant improvement in the voting process.

New York City coalition slams Adams-backed ballot questions

A coalition of New York City Democratic officials opposes ballot questions that would expand Mayor Adams’ powers, arguing they threaten checks and balances within city government.

A Guide to the Six Ballot Questions New Yorkers Will Vote on in 2024

New Yorkers will vote on six ballot measures this November, including a constitutional amendment for anti-discrimination protections and five proposals altering city governance.

What to Know About Voting in New York Ahead of November’s Election

How to register to vote, vote early, by mail and by absentee ballot — among other things. Here’s how to get ready for the general election. By Rachel Kahn Sep 19 5:00am EDT Want more reporting from THE CITY? Sign…

THIS YEAR, VOTERS MADE AN END RUN AROUND OUT-OF-TOUCH POLITICIANS

Citizen-led initiatives scored big wins in the midterms. But now this form of direct democracy is under attack. This fall, in the lead-up to the midterm elections, a group of Catholic nuns, Protestant ministers, and other faith leaders caravanned around…

Vote Now and Help Decide Our Country’s Future Path

Pick your reason. Vote now because who wins matters to you. Do it because it’s your American right, privilege and responsibility. Early voting is out there to make it easy; this year, it’s more consequential than ever. by David Stone…

Election Day Is Here for New York City. We’ve Got Your Last-Minute Voting Guide.

Rachel Holliday Smith, THE CITY This article was originally publishedon Nov 1 at 3:08pm EDTby THE CITY/Sign up here to get the latest stories from THE CITY delivered to you each morning. This article is adapted from our Civic Newsroom newsletter. You can sign…

NYC General Election Prep: What to Know Before Heading to the Polls on Nov. 2

Rachel Holliday Smith, THE CITY This article was originally publishedon Oct 12 at 7:24pm EDTby THE CITY. Sign up here to get the latest stories from THE CITY delivered to you each morning. New Yorkers will soon lock in their choices for new local…