YOUR VOTE, YOUR POWER - Callen-Lorde

YOUR VOTE, YOUR POWER

Callen-Lorde Voting Guide

Across the country, our LGBTQ+ communities are facing unprecedented threats to our health due to harmful and ill-informed policies. In 2023, over 500 anti-LGBTQ+ bills were introduced in state legislatures. Many of these bills have stalled because communities are fighting back, evidence that we can build power through our vote.

There is a critical election this year, and it is not just a Presidential election. In New York State for example, every member of the legislature is up for election. These races shape critical policies on housing, healthcare, and workers’ rights.

Your vote is your power. Get registered to vote, 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
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, NY polls are open from 6am-9pm and NJ polls are open from 6am-8pm.

When does early voting start?

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

Click here to learn more about NY early voting and NJ early voting.  

Do I need an ID to vote in person?

Registering to Vote: Yes, you will need ID if registering to vote for the first time. When registering to vote for the first time, 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 SSN, 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.

Voting In-Person: No, you will not need identification to vote in-person. You may be asked to present ID only if you are voting for the first time. 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

Join Callen-Lorde’s Care with Action program and pledge to vote this November! By signing up, you’ll become part of a movement dedicated to advancing LGBTQ+ health and ensuring every vote counts for our community’s future.

Fill out the form below to get started and receive updates on how you can take action this election season and beyond.

 

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