YOUR VOTE, YOUR POWER - Callen-Lorde

YOUR VOTE, YOUR POWER

Callen-Lorde Voting Guide

Across the country, LGBTQ+ people, particularly those in BIPOC and TGNB communities, are facing unprecedented threats to our health and well-being due to harmful and ill-informed policies. In 2023, over 500 anti-LGBTQ+ bills were introduced in state legislatures.

This year is not just a Presidential election. Every member of the New York State Legislature is up for election. These races shape critical policies on housing, healthcare, and workers’ rights.

Get registered, encourage others in your circle to register, pledge to vote and join us in shaping a better New York.

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Key Dates

New YorkNew Jersey
Last Day to Request an Absentee BallotOctober 26, 2024via mail: October 6, 2024
via electronic request: November 1, 2024
Voter Registration DeadlineOctober 26, 2024October 15, 2024
Vote by Mail Deadline (Must Be Stamped by Date)November 5, 2024November 5, 2024
Early VotingOctober 26 - November 3, 2024October 26, 2024 - November 3, 2024
Deadline to Return Absentee BallotNovember 5, 2024November 5, 2024
Election DayNovember 5, 2024November 5, 2024

 

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if need to update my voter registration?

You turned 18 years old this year or will turn 18 before October 26th. You moved. You changed your name. You can always simply check here.

When is election day?

Tuesday, November 5th

When does early voting start?

Early voting in New York State starts on October 26th and continues through November 3rd.

Do I need an ID to vote in person?

You must provide your driver’s license number or state ID card number if you have one.

  • If you do not have either of these IDs, you can use the last 4 digits of your Social Security number (SSN).
  • If you do not have a Social Security number, then leave that space blank on your registration form.

If you don’t provide any of these, you will have to show an accepted form of ID the first time you vote. Click here to learn more.

What is the difference between a mail-in-ballot and an absentee ballot?

New York State may require that you provide a reason in order to vote by mail. Absentee ballot voting does not require an excuse, but you will need to fill out an application.

 

Get OUT the Vote

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